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In the early morning on April 18, RCMP in Biggar were called to a business on Main Street in Biggar.

The call was a robbery complaint where a male allegedly entered the business, demanded money and was in possession of knife. The male suspect fled the scene and was located at his residence soon after the investigation began.

Police recovered the

by Kevin Brautigamof The IndependentThe Biggar Recreation Valley will once again be the site of some high-fl ying action as the 2012 Saskatchewan High School Rodeo Association makes a tour stop this May-6.

One of the organizers of the event, said they are hoping to make it a regular affair.

“We’ve had high school rodeo here in the past, and my husband and I have provided the stock - that was 2003, 2004,” Monika Schultz explained. “A lot of people wanted the rodeo to come back to Biggar. I know the contestants talked about how much fun they’d had, and what a nice community we have and wanted to return. We have about 150 competitors coming from all across Saskatchewan - it’s a big deal, actually.

“We’d like to have this as an annual event.”

The action starts May 4 with an open barrel racing jackpot for locals, starting at 5 p.m. (registration at 4:30 p.m. - contact BJ Wolfe at 948-3706). Saturday, the Biggar Masonic Lodge will hold a pancake breakfast in the Valley, fi lling stomachs before the junior high cowboys and cowgirls begin the rodeo competition at

The “Music for Memories” program begins today in rural Saskatchewan. Re-cent studies have proven that Music Therapy can improve a senior citizen’s quality of life and former Saskatoon-Rosetown-Big-gar MP Carol Skelton is asking for your help.

Skelton is looking to col-lect gently used iPods, CD players, and mp3 players to provide music to seniors who may not be able to purchase a device of their own.

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10 a.m., followed at 1 p.m. by the senior high school events.

Sunday’s action begins bright and early - 6:30 with another pancake breakfast, followed at 8 a.m. with junior competition, and at 1 p.m., the senior high school rodeo event. In between, starting at 9 a.m., the Bear Hills Gun Club will help the Biggar Rec Valley members by hosting a high shooting event at their facility.

Local cowboys and cowgirls can compete. If they choose to take out a high school rodeo membership, it will then count towards the year’s standings.

A lot of the up and coming junior rodeo stars will compete at the Biggar Rec Valley. Many often moving on to rodeo scholarships in the States, some going pro.

“It’s very good rodeo action,” Schultz added. “If you want to see excellent rodeo competition, this is it ! The top five in Saskatchewan will go on to Nationals in New Mexico this June. Some will go on to Silver State which is in Wyoming.”

While dates for the event is not chosen by the Biggar members, rather preselected by the Sask. High School Rodeo Association, Schultz says the timing of the event has meant some folks simply

couldn’t volunteer or help out. She, and the Biggar Rec Valley committee, aren’t complaining, however.

“The community has been wonderful to us as far as sponsorship,” she said. “We wanted to give back by providing an opportunity [for an organization] to raise money for the new lodge by giving out our booths. But we understand.”

Some volunteers have stepped forward, working the grounds north of Biggar, getting them ready and in shape. Volunteers can still get involved by contacting

Henrietta Parenteau (948-2026), Monika Schultz (951-7389), or Lisa Haynes (948-2563). Local entries are to BJ Wolfe (948-3706).

“It’s been a lot of work.

But the reason we did it was to be able to host here. We’re always in everyone else’s community, it’s nice to host people here in our community, and show

them what we have to offer. The community sure stepped up to help us; we appreciated everything,” Schultz concluded.

stolen cash and weapon used in the alleged offence. Members from Biggar and Rosetown Detachment attended the scene of the arrest. Surrounding detachments were alerted immediately about the suspec t veh i c l e and provided assistance by searching the immediate area. A 54 year old male from the Biggar area was arrested without incident.

C h a r g e d w i t h t h e following offences is 54 year old Indrek Muursepp: Robbery; Disguise with intent; Possession of Weapon for Dangerous Purpose; Possession of a Controlled Substance Over 30 Grams.

Muursepp appeared in Provincial Court on Thursday, April 19 in North Battleford for his fi rst appearance.

“We need to bring music into the lives of those who may not be able to afford it,” explained Skelton, “I can only imagine how this would have benefi ted my parents.”

Music Therapy has been proven to improve the lives of seniors that are battling dementia or Alzheimer’s disease. In a recent viral video campaign, viewers were exposed to the mi-raculous effect that music can have on a patient who is normally described as

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ton feels that the opportu-n i ty i s there to e n r i c h the lives of seniors in and around our province.

Any gently used electron-ic device donation would be greatly appreciated. Please contact Skelton at (306) 656-2183.

Carol Skelton

Chin up, smile on . . . Soon to be graduated St. Gabriel School Kindergarten student, Jay Gajjar gets a few last adjustments Wednesday, looking handsome and ready for the fi rst benchmark photo of his young learning life.

Local photographer, Jocelyn Redlick made some magic memories for both Kindergarten and Grade 9 as time rapidly ticks off to June. (Independent Photo by Kevin Brautigam)

Red River Jig . . . Metis dancer and actor, Crystal Pederson leads kids at St. Gabriel School through a jig, Monday. The sashes on the head is a traditional part of the Metis lore - essentially, the longer you keep it perched atop, the more accomplished the dancer. Pederson had the kids up to speed in little time at all. Check out biggarindependent.cathis Wednesday for more photos! (Independent Photo by Kevin Brautigam)

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The regular meeting of Biggar Town Council was held March 20, at 7:15 p.m. in the Council Chambers. Attending the meeting were Mayor Ray Sadler, Aldermen Ron Arnold, Jim Besse, Don Cleaveley, Penny McCallum, and Eugene Motruk.

Council resolved that Bylaw No. 12-728, a bylaw to amend Bylaw No. 12-725 with respect to the understanding of asphaltic concrete resurfacing on Turnbull Avenue-Commercial as a local improvement, be read three times and adopted.

Council resolved that the General Accounts Paid in the amount of $122,967.11, and the General Accounts Payable in the amount of $17,399.75, be approved.

Council resolved that a d m i n i s t r a t i o n b e authorized to proceed with issuing a Notice of Intention to Designate the Biggar CN Station as a Municipal Heritage Property.

Council resolved that the progress certificate f rom Cat tera l l and Wright for the backwash

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pump replacement, in the amount of $18,144, be authorized and made payable to Bridge City Mechanical.

Council resolved that a representation letter in connection with the audit of the financial statements of the Town of Biggar as of December 31, 2011 be duly signed by the Town’s representatives a n d m a i l e d t o PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP.

Council resolved that the 2012 Biggar Library Budget be accepted as presented.• Meeting adjourned at 9:01 p.m.

Prairie Notes is trying something new this spring season.

I n t h e p a s t , t h e community-based choir have struggled to have consistent practices for their spring session because of winter trips and the teaching and adjudicating commitments of their musician leadership.

Prairie Notes intends to

Prairie Notes springing into actionpractice every day for a week and then put on their concert on Friday, April 27 at the Associated Gospel Church at 7:30 p.m.

Prairie Notes had a ‘meet and greet’ at the end of March, distributed music and practice CD’s and are now getting down to business.

Their concert will be some new and some old, but all

The eighth and fi nal show of the 2011-12 Biggar Arts Council season will take place in the Majestic Theatre this Wednesday, 7:30 p.m.

Singer-songwriters are dime a dozen - and that accounts for inflation. They come. They go. Many of them have the requisite ‘voice’ and necessary perspective while some

Final concert in the Arts Council performance season this Wednesday

familiar music that you can tap your toes to. Peggy L’Hoir and Lauren Epp are sharing piano duties and Cathy Donahue will be directing. The choir have been joined by some new people and have a good core of regulars able to commit to this intense week. They admit to being a little nervous, but excited at the same time, so hope Biggar

and District residents will take the time to come out and hear them on Friday night and see what you think.

Prairie Notes will be joined by Jeff Gosselin on classical guitar, showcasing his new composition. As well, they will all be entertained by the talents of ‘The Group,’ who will impress you with a wide variety of music that

is sure to get you rocking in your seats.

If you love to sing, Prairie Notes is hoping you will give us a listen and consider joining them for their fall season, starting mid September with Wednesday evening practices. Look for more information on that in the fall.

See you at the show!

possess the talent required to attract your attention. Yet few rise above the ether.

Suzie Vinnick is different. Like so many others, she doesn’t perform because she wants to. She performs because she’s driven to. And, as anyone who’s followed her career knows – she never merely attracts your attention. She

captures it – and holds it prisoner.

P o s s e s s e d o f a distinctively alluring voice – once described as being “spun of gold” - she has the power and grace to project it through fi nely crafted (and increasingly self-penned) songs that make you sit up and wish you knew her better. Her lust for constructive collaboration and her instrumental dexterity h a s r e n d e r e d h e r irreplaceable to countless musicians, providing her with musical hearth and home in any confi guration in which she chooses to play. Yet, with the release of her latest solo album – Happy Here – Suzie Vinnick serves notice that it’s her time to claim the same spotlight she’s always been so eager to share.

“I feel the need to pull the reins in a bit and focus a little more this year,” she says of her penchant for alternate projects.

Time well spent with The

Marigolds, Betty and the Bobs, Vinnick-Sheppard-Harte and a long standing artistic affinity with Rick Fines have taught her much, refining her game while providing the spontaneous outlets she needs to get the most from each day. In truth, they permit her to get outside herself while polishing her instrumental skills, her harmonizing, her vocal range and, indeed, her multiple personalities. Yet, Happy Here is an artistic statement that speaks to the realization that the time has come to move

forward based on her own merits.

She has much to be happy about.

All artists dread to be name-checked or pigeonholed. Yet if such is necessary to help define Suzie’s wide-ranging styl ist ic muse, then references to no less than Emmylou Harris, Shawn Colvin, Joni Mitchell and Rickie Lee Jones are more than called for. Like Harris, Suzie remains a restless creative spirit who has blazed her own trail by fusing multiple elements of folk, country and rock and

roll, constantly evolving her sound by taking risks with originals and covers alike. Like Colvin, she’s an established song craftsman, investing her substantial pop smarts into an ever-burgeoning canon of her own creation - and she’s one who also benefi ts from open-minded collaborations along the way. Like Mitchell, she’s a maverick – eager to explore territory beyond the mainstream, investing elements of her personality a c r o s s w h a t e v e r backdrop she deems most appropriate (folk, jazz, R&B). Finally, Rickie Lee Jones – to whom she shares a special kinship as a musical pioneer, also shares an elastic vocal ability, a soft spot for a heartfelt lyric and a penchant for surprise.

Suzie Vinnick plays the Biggar Majestic Theatre this Wednesday, April 25, starting at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are still available from de Moissac Jewellers.

Suzie Vinnick (submitted photo)

The Spring Chow Line . . . Gordon Laycock, right, gets ready to load Ethan Massie’s plate with some roast beef while big brother Geoffrey looks on, April

15. The United Church held a Spring Supper at the Biggar Community Hall - a tasty way to welcome the warmer weather. (Independent Photo by Kevin Brautigam)

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A couple of years ago there was a very popular book making its rounds amongst book readers -- Book of Awesome. The author Neil Pasricha wrote about enjoying the simple pleasures in life like peeling an orange in one try or hitting every green light on your journey.

Pasricha’s philosophy was to enjoy the moment because, “life is so great that we only get a tiny moment to enjoy everything we see.” That fi rst book evolved into a successful blog (1000awesomethings.com) and two more books.

Four years later the blog reached the 1,000th awesome thing and wound down. So what was the No. 1 awesome thing -- “anything you want it to be.” That leaves it wide open to everyone’s individual interpretation.

What is awesome about living in Biggar?• A community where people help each other -- in times of disaster and in

good times• A great museum that preserves our history• Being able to walk down the street and say hello to everyone• Wonderful schools• Clear, blue skies• Going for morning coffee at your favourite “watering hole”• Enjoying the smell of newly mown grass• Taking your grandchildren to the park• A good golf course• Friends• Having water for our needs• Having your favourite clothing store hold a special night just for you• Being able to park close to your workplace (and for free)These are just a few things -- you fi ll in your own blanks.This week take time to stop and refl ect on all the great things in your life. It

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by Jock Finlayson, Vice President, Business Council of British ColumbiaDistributed by Troy Media, www.troymedia.comThe state of

manufacturing on both sides of the border has

Canada’s manufacturing sector isn’t competitiveBlame slower productivity growth, stronger loonie, wages, and a lack of investment by Canadian fi rms

been attracting a great deal of interest over the past few months.In the U.S., President

Barack Obama made the revival of U.S. manufacturing a central theme of his 2012 State of the Union address. Here in

Canada, Caterpillar’s recent decision to shut its Electro Motive locomotive plant near London, Ontario, and to transfer the work to one of the company’s plants in the American mid-west, has led to renewed concerns

about the viability of manufacturing on our side of the border.Canada has suffered

a noticeable decline in manufacturing jobs since the 2008 recession, with employment in the sector falling to 1.76 million last year, down from more than 2 million in 2007. Today, manufacturing output in Ontario is one-fi fth below the peak recorded in 2000, although it’s growing again after a sharp contraction in 2009. Even though manufacturing in Canada is in the midst of a cyclical rebound, as measured by both shipments and output, job gains have been few and far between.Reasons for optimismDespite the prevailing

gloom, there are reasons to be optimistic

about the outlook for North American manufacturing, particularly in the case of the United States. In the past two years the U.S. has added 430,000 net factory jobs. The latest business outlook survey published by the Philadelphia Federal Reserve reports positive indicators for manufacturing, as evidenced by new orders, shipments, capacity utilization, and exports as well as job growth. And looking beyond the near-term, several developments point to a sustained resurgence of manufacturing activity in the U.S.1. Business costs have

fallen for many U.S.-based manufacturers. High unemployment and weak unions have

kept a lid on labor-related costs. In the aftermath of the Great Recession, land and construction costs have declined across much of the country, strengthening the economic case for siting new plants and factories in some U.S. locations. General Electric, for example, has just announced that it is “re-shoring” the production of certain appliance products, shifting employment from plants in China and Mexico to a soon-to-be expanded facility in Kentucky.2. Slumping natural

gas prices - coupled with the expectation that prices will stay depressed - are also good news for manufacturers, both in the U.S. and in Canada. According to a new

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One of the most joyful birds I like to watch while sitting in my backyard oasis is the hummingbird. It’s not a large creature but it is fascinating to watch. The tiny bird, indeed it is the smallest bird, is so quick that you have to be ever watchful or you might miss it.

Hummers do frequent spots in North America -- as far north as Alaska but it is South America that can boast the biggest variety of hummingbirds. More than half of the species are found there with Ecuador the largest with 163 different species. Fifty species breed in Mexico and four breed in Canada.

Anyone who can remember their grade school science

classes will know that hummingbirds are the smallest birds and can fl y backwards. In fact, these birds can not only fl y backwards, but up, down, sideways and can hover in mid air. That’s because they rotate their wings in a circle. They are not only small, but are the smallest of all animals that have a backbone.

Hummingbirds have no sense of smell. They have a long beak which is a large factor when selecting a fl ower. The fl ower must have a long enough throat to accommodate the beak. Many gardeners specifi cally grow certain plant in order to attract these little winged wonders. Recommended plants are butterfl y bush, azalea, mimosa, trumpet creeper, morning glory, coral honeysuckle, bee balm, canna, columbine, coral bells, foxglove and my favourite hosta. I have my hosta patch planted right beside my pergola where I can lounge and I do get to watch the hummers occasionally.

Even though the birds have no sense of smell they remember where their food supply is located. They will guard that source and become

very proprietary. They must feed every 10 minutes all day and will consume up to two-thirds of their body weight in a single day. Not ones to consider a low fat diet, hummers eat mainly sugar which they get from fl owers but they will also eat insects.

Likely you will hear a hummingbird before seeing him. A hummingbird beats their wings up to 80 times a second during normal fl ight. During a courtship dive that will rise to 200 times per second.

Despite the strength in the tiny wings, the hummer’s feet are weak. They cannot walk even two inches and the only time their feet are used is during perching.

Their ability to remember food sources makes sense to me now. A couple of years ago, when I was trying to attract them, my neighbour said to me, “If you get them to come to your yard once, they will return.”

My hostas do the trick in attracting them but this year I think I will try a bird feeder as well. Hopefully they will share.

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The Saskatchewan Government announced Monday, $700,000 in grants to be awarded for 11 shortline railways through the Shortline Railway Sustainability Program.

“Our government recognizes shortlines are an effective transportation alternative for grain producers and other shippers to get products to market,” Highways and Infrastructure Minister and Minister responsible for the Saskatchewan Grain Car Corporation Jim Reiter said. “In addition to supporting economic development in rural Saskatchewan, shortline railways help reduce heavy truck traffi c and road wear on our highways.”

This 50-50 cost-shared infrastructure grant program, funded provincially by the Saskatchewan Grain Car Corporation and matched by eligible recipients, is designed to improve provincially-regulated shortline railways and can

Shortline railways to benefi t from provincial grants

be used for projects such as track maintenance, railway tie replacements and bridge repairs.

“Funding for this grant program is consistent with last year, which increased 40 per cent from the previous year,” Reiter said.

This year’s eligible shortlines and their respective provincial grant amounts are as follows:• Southern Rails Co-operative based out of Avonlea, $35,000;• Carlton Trail Railway based out of Prince Albert, $76,382;• Red Coat Road and Rail based out of Viceroy, $47,739;• Great Western Railway based out of Shaunavon, $205,901;• Thunder Rail based out of Arborfi eld, $35,000;• Wheatland Rail based out of Cudworth, $35,000;• Fife Lake Railway based out of Coronach, $40,267;• Torch River Rail based out of Choiceland, $35,000;• Great Sandhills

Railway based out of Leader, $78,458;• Last Mountain Railway based out of Regina, $56,457; and• Stewart Southern Railway based out of Fillmore, $54,796.

“Our association appreciates the provincial government’s ongoing commitment in supporting shortline rail in Saskatchewan,” Saskatchewan Shortline Railway Association President Conrad Johnson said. “These grants have provided the funding necessary to grow our transportation sector.”

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PanicMONDAY, APRIL 23, 2012

by Bob MasonYT (Yours Truly!) has

read a lot of publications about panic stricken situations and often wondered if things were really as bad as they were reported.

Of course by writing this very column he leaves himself open for a little criticism too, but being the honourable, truthful type that he always thinks he is, he expects everyone to know that his descriptions are absolutely correct! Things can be awful scary sometimes, need I say more?

Everyone has had their own most fearful moments of panic and yet, despite the reason and reality of it all, the retelling of those moments often embellishes the absolute fear that they brought. And often (as mentioned above!) one wonders!

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more dramatic, fi ctional type, often writes of far more terrifying things!

Sitting up here at this desk and thinking back a bit, YT wonders if the reader (notice the singular tense there, eh?) will believe him as he tells about some of his scary times!

Yours Truly was digging a well for a couple of guys who had a feedlot east of Perdue and was down about fi fteen feet or so when he suddenly noticed that the high rubber boots he was wearing, had sunk a foot into the muck of the

well bottom.Of course he

immediately (and desperately) tried to pull them out, but despite all his efforts they sank into the stuff deeper and deeper! YT yelled at the men who were manning the windless up on top.

“Let down the pail again - I’m stuck down here!”

Down came the big bucket that they had hauled earth up with.

YT moved it around behind him and sat on it.

“Pull her up,” I yelled again.

The rope tightened as they tried to turn the big windless - but nothing happened.

“I’m stuck,” YT hollered again. I think that we’ve hit a layer of quicksand down here!”

The rope tightened again and again - sorry nothing happened again!

A few seconds later some, drops of water seeped over the top of my rubber boots and started to run down. I looked up

and a few more drops fell on my face!

I don’t know why, the situation sure didn’t call for any casual conversation, but I yelled anyway.

“Is it raining up there?”

“No”, one of the smart-alec windless men lied. “Those drops that you feel are some of the sweat off of our brows!”

Yours Truly had been stuck in quicksand before one time when cousin Willie and he had been hunting up across the Shell River at Clonfert. But Willie had been right there, stood on couple of grassed hummocks, and pulled me out in no time. This time though, YT was down a well and there was no one beside him. As that water started fi lling up his boots he kind of panicked!

It actually was raining up on top, but that wet stuff on my forehead wasn’t any kind of drizzly material. For quite a few moments there he had visions of never getting out.

Finally YT cooled down a little and started to use his head. There was only one thing to do, he straightened out his feet in those rubber boots, sat on the pail again and hollered, “Okay boys, pull me up!”

Down in an old unused well in that low spot just east of Perdue and stuck in the mud, are a pair of size eleven rubber boots that anyone can have for

just going out there and digging them up! If they

do, and hear a frantic voice hollering “Ouch!” they will have found that part of YT that is still down there with them!

This debatable YT fellow has probably often told about how cold it was at KV (Kapelsche Veer) during the war. there may be people somewhere who think that YT exaggerated a bit, but when that far-too-long thing was fi nally over on February 1, 1945, YT went to visit some guys in the fi eld hospital and there were dozens of men in there with frozen hands and feet. As a matter-of-fact, the Dutch people claimed that no one could remember it ever being that cold before!

YT has a big regimental history book and could quote a few comments about that weather, but why? Even as YT lies in a nice warm tub of water at home and looks back, he can’t imagine again how cold we all were! As we crouched and shivered in our shallow slit trenches, with a so called “enemy” out there who was trying to kill us, all we seemed able to think of was how uncomfortable it all was - and that we were going to spend yet another night outside! And, for all our different ideals, if our “enemy” felt the same!

I think that this YT guy has mentioned this incident before, too! He probably made a few light-coloured remarks about it to cover up how really frightening it was!

Sigmund Freud’s statistics aside, Yours Truly believes that all of us have little phobias that rule our lives, but aren’t noticed much!

While crawling through a small, hundred foot long tunnel (during army training), the big fellow just in front of me, got stuck and couldn’t move ahead or back. Of course the four men crawling in front of him just kept on until they climbed out into fresh air again, but the men behind him couldn’t move! It took quite a few minutes to get the message back what the problem was, but meantime that big fellow in front of us suddenly decided he was some kind of claustrophobia . . .

I’m not up on my medical “know-how”, nor do I know how contagious claustrophobia is, but I do know that it didn’t take many seconds to infect all of us still in that tunnel!

What a terrible feeling!

When we fi nally got back out of that hole we sure didn’t have much of an appetite for supper. By the time a couple of guys crawled in and brought the overweight guy out, he was practically a basket case!

As we go though life, each one of us has their “good” days - and there have sure been some of my “bad” ones!

Sometimes like this writing, eh?

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Diamond Lodge News

New HorizonsActivities

MONDAY, APRIL 23, 2012

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APRIL 27, 28 and 29at The Majestic Theatre, Biggar

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by Karen IttermanNew Horizons members

are busy preparing for our soup, sandwich and dessert lunch on April 27. All proceeds will be going to the new long-term care facility.

We will be pleased to have the Musettes and the Quartet under the direction of Louise Hawk-ins perform at our May birthday potluck.

On May 23, the New Horizons will be spon-soring an Elder Abuse Workshop. More details to follow.

The activities of the past week included bowl-ing with LHS and LHT won by Donna Eckart with scores of 219 and 541. MHS and MHT was Glen Shockey with scores of 254 and 584.

Wednesday, April 11 evening kaiser scores were Helen Kanz, 191, Ray Silbernagle, 178, Rita MacKinnon, 177, and Mike Plysuik, 176.

Bingo was played in hall on April 12 with 13 in attendance. Agnes Small was the caller, Jim Hoult gave out the prizes, Hazel Watson collected the tickets and Marcella

Schommer provided the lunch. Doris Gartner was the winner of the both the half-n-half and the blackout bingos.

Cribbage tournament took place on April 13 with 12 in attendance. Joanne Kral was the host and also provided the lunch for the afternoon. First place went to Vic Besse, second place to Phyllis Martin and third place to Marie Roesch.

Kaiser was played on April 16 with Doug Pot-ter coming in fi rst place

with his score of 290, Joyce Colbert 278, Marie Roesch 246, Rita MacKin-non 226. Highest scoring game was Doug Potter and Wayne McLean with a score of 83.

Carpet bowling was played on April 17 with Dinah Kegler, Mildred Henne, Alma Redlich and Agnes Small coming in fi rst place. Second place winners were Florence Johnson, June Hoppe, Aileen Smith and Marie Roesch.

Enjoy your week!

Greetings from the residents and staff at Diamond Lodge.

The week started off with getting caught up on current events Tuesday morning. In the after-noon we played a game of Jeopardy.

Wednesday morning we put on our thinking caps and played a Word Games, we had fun brain-storming and sharing stories from our past. In the afternoon we had a volunteer come in to play piano and sing for us. We all enjoy singing along to the music.

Thursday morning we were stretching and ex-ercising. In the afternoon

we enjoyed our always favourite game, bingo.

Friday we invited 10 residents to our first Barbecue Club of the year. We enjoyed hot dogs, hamburgers, macaroni salad and deviled eggs! In the afternoon we had ice-cream cart with a large turnout of resi-dents, friends and staff.

On Saturday morning we played Home Sweet Home Bingo. In the af-ternoon the residents watched a movie and ate some popcorn.

Sunday morning we had Spa and 1-1’s. In the afternoon the church service was conducted by the Sonningdale Pen-

tecostal.That was our weekly

happenings. We always enjoy visiting with our family and friends that stop in. Many thanks to the volunteers that come in to help us. We all hope you have a wonderful week ahead!

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BILL & FERN SAWCHUKPerdue, SK

SELLER CONTACT(s): Bill & Fern Sawchuk 306-237-4613

AUCTION COORDINATOR(s): Brendan Kramer 306-445-5000

AUCTION DAY SCHEDULE: 10:00 am Shop Tools & Misc farm supply followed bymisc pallet lots, then household & antiques;

1:00 pm Live Internet Bidding, Major Equipment followed by grain binsDIRECTIONS: From Perdue go 1/2 mile East on Hwy #14 and 6 miles North.

HI-LITES INCLUDE: TRACTORS: 1993 Case 9270 4wd tractor w/Cummins 855 (335 hp), std trans, 4643hrs showing; 2001 Case IH MX180 MFWD tractor & Buhler 995 TSL FEL w/145 pto hp, p/s trans, 3 pth,bucket & grapple fork, 4354 hrs showing; 1966 John Deere 3020 2wd tractor & JD148 FEL, 5657 hrs showing;Case DC4 antique tractor; COMBINES & ACCESSORIES: 1993 Case IH 1688 s/p combine w/260 hp, CaseIH 1015 p/u header, Kirby spreader, 2997 eng hrs; 1986 Case 1680 s/p combine w/235 hp, Case IH 1015p/u header, Love spreaders, 3404 eng hrs +/- 2700 thr hrs showing; 1998 Honeybee 994 30' straight cutheader; SEEDING AND TILLAGE: Bourgault 8800 40' air seeding tool & Bourgault 3165 4 wheel air tank;2000 Ag Depot Solution 7BL 1500 liquid fertilizer cart; 1998 Degelman 7640 40' land roller; Case E30 30'tandem disc; Hiniker 1540 40' Vibrashank; GRAIN HANDLING & STORAGE: Good selection grain bins;Buhler Farm King 8"x41' auger & Wheatheart lift and mover; Westfield 8"x51' pto auger; SPRAYING: 2002Jet Stream Computor spray 647/2 60' t/a sprayer; HAYING AND LIVESTOCK EQUIPMENT: New Holland354 mix mill; New Holland 276 square baler; other livestock related equipment; HEAVY TRUCKS: IH Loadstar1700 s/a grain truck 392 V8, 5+2, Cancade 15' box; TRAILERS: Westech Industries 14' t/a pup trailer tandemdual axles, w/Midland tarp; LAWN & GARDEN: 1986 International 244 2WD garden tractor w/18 pto hp, 3cyl diesel, 1819 hrs showing; Land Pride RTA1058 3 pth 5' rototiller; 2008 Agro Trend 4102D 3 pth 8.5'snowblower; Woods RM 59-2 3 pth 5' mower; Schulte front mount snowblower; ATVs, RVs & BOATS: 1991Bayliner 21' fibreglass boat & s/a trailer, 5.0L Mercruiser; Suzuki RV90 motorcycle; ANTIQUES & MISC;SHOP TOOLS & MISC; and more. Partial listing only - See full list and pictures on the internet atwww.kramerauction.com or call 306-445-5000 for more information

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by Calvin DanielsIf there is one thing April 2012 should be teaching anyone not already aware of it, weather ultimately determines farming.Farmers have garnered

a reputation of never being completely happy, and the fact they spend most of the time between spring thaw and the fi rst snows of the next winter watching the weather has a lot to do with that.The truth is perfection

in weather for farmers is almost an unattainable dream.That said even having

a good year is something so based in weather patterns that one actually has to wonder how they ever grow a crop.The recent weather is a

prime example.When the snow

disappeared in March and the sun allowed people out on the streets in their shortsleeves for a few days, there was the prospect of an early

Eyes on the sky - Unpredictable weather leaves farmers guessing

spring. Farmers had to be thinking about getting to the fi elds early.April has

changed that. Rain, snow and cold has reminded us all just how fi ckle Prairie weather can be, and how quickly it can change.The recent

w e e k e n d c e r t a i n l y r e a f f i r m e d that for me. Saturday in Moose Jaw it was warm, and shortsleeve weather, even into the evening.Sunday morning as we

left the southern city the temperature was plus-six, and it steadily declined all the way back to Yorkton where we arrived to minus-four temperatures, having drove through freezing rain for half the trip.That rain turned to

snow and once again things went white.Forecasts for the week

ahead are not going to set any records for warm either.

While spring moving back to a more normal time in terms of farmers hitting the fi eld is not a major c o n c e r n , the fact is weather only needs to be bad a week, or two longer

than normal, and the spring seed window could tighten signifi cantly for farmers.And that is something,

those of us who head to the grocery store fully expecting the aisles to be well-stocked with safe food, we need to appreciate, farming is a very precise undertaking in terms of ideal weather.Farmers can buy the

best seed, optimize soil nutrients with fertilizer,

and have advances on their side such as global positioning systems, and still lose a crop to a late spring frost.Too much spring

moisture, as has been the case in many areas in both 2010 and 2011 can leave acres idle, too wet to seed.A hot streak in July as

canola is fl owering can impact the amount of

pods which ultimately produce seeds.A dry week as crops fi lls

their heads can reduce yields.An early fall frost

reduces grades.So when we hear

farmers complaining that it is too hot, or dry, or too cold, and wet, it is because the ideal to produce a crop in an elusive thing.

And when you consider the investment of farming, both in terms of money, and effort, and realize it hinges ultimately on weather for a grain farmer to be successful, it explains both the preoccupation with weather farmers have, and their tendency to rarely be completely satisfi ed with what the weatherman is saying.

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The town and Port of Churchill will benefi t from diversifi cation of business with the support of the Government of Canada.

April 13, at the Hudson Bay Route Association’s Annual General Meeting, Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz announced the launch of the Churchill Port Utilisation Program to support shipments of a variety of grains through

Government of Canada helps diversify Port of Churchill

the Port of Churchill.“Our government

remains focused on jobs, growth and long-term prosperity, and the grain industry is a key part of the economy,” said Ritz. “This program will ensure that the Port of Churchill remains a strategic shipping option for our farmers and grain companies who want to take advantage of this world-class facility.”

The Churchill Port Utilization Program will provide up to $25 million over fi ve years to help maintain the historical volume of grain going through the Port, expand the port’s customer base and provide it with time to pursue additional long-term commercial o p p o r t u n i t i e s . Applications are now available online.

The new program is part of a package of government initiatives that include: Providing up

to $4.1 million over three years through Transport Canada for Port maintenance; Extending the project completion date from 2013 to 2015 for infrastructure improvements funded through Western Economic Diversifi cation Canada; and Exploring options for the development of the community of Churchill.

The Churchill Port Utilization Program will be in place over the fi ve-year transition to marketing freedom in Western Canada that began with the coming into force of the new Marketing Freedom for Grain Farmers Act in December of last year.

Western Canadian farmers now have the freedom to choose how they sell their products - either on the open market or to a voluntary, viable Canadian Wheat Board.

THE INDEPENDENT, BIGGAR, SK - 9 MONDAY, APRIL 23, 2012

HIGHLIGHTS OF DUPEROW CO-OPANNUAL MEETING

Thursday, April 19For year ended January 31, 2012

Total Sales, $8,172,408Net Savings, $710, 730

EQUITY ALLOCATION ON 2011 MEMBER PURCHASES:

7% BULK PETROLEUM AND CARDLOCK

5% AGRO AND OTHEREquity statements will be mailed out.

Cash Payments are made in DecemberSummary of last year’s payments:

December 19 $272,254Other times $ 76,170Toal Paid Out in 2011 $348,424

In the last ve years Duperow Co-op has paid out $1,728,464

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. . . Continued from Last Weekby Gary Boyle, The Royal Astronomical Society of CanadaTeaching Tools In The Sky (Part 2)Venus is really marching up the sky over the next few weeks.

If you have been watch-ing and plotting its path, you have probably noticed Venus is moving straight to the Pleiades M45. An-other digital moment will occur on the evenings of April 2 when the planet is just below the cluster and the 3rd when it ap-pears east.

In fact, the 47 per cent lit Venus will appear em-bedded within the cluster and seem like an eight sister or at least a visit-ing cousin. Wide angle telescopes and telephoto lenses will be a must but binoculars are always great. And do not forget the 24th when the 12 per cent waxing crescent moon teams up with Ve-nus some six degrees away.

As April moves on, Ve-nus continues to move east against the back-ground stars but is still slipping to the horizon. This means the planet is moving between the Sun and Earth resulting in a larger disk but thinner illumination. It takes on a phase structure just like the moon. Jupiter on the other hand continues to trek closer and closer to the west horizon and by month’s end will be a mere six degrees from the brilliant Sun.

April is also a wonder-ful month to be checking out the wealth of galaxies in Leo, Coma Berenices and Virgo. But fi rst the constellation of Cancer the Crab has a few inter-esting targets to view and even image. First we stop at the Beehive cluster. Aka M44, the Beehive is wide, close and bright.

The Sky This Month -- April 2012Although M44 is listed at magnitude 3.1, it is best seen in the country side where it pops into view with the naked eye with a count of about 40 suns. M44 spans three full moons across and re-sides 577 light years from us. Turning a telescope on the Beehive and popula-tion rises to a couple of hundred.

Another dense cluster is M67 located eight and a half degrees due south of the Beehive. At fi ve times farther away than M44, this cluster still spans a full moon across or your pinky nail at arm’s length and at an estimated age

of four billion years, is one of the oldest clusters. Astronomers estimate 500 stars call the cluster home; it also holds some 200 white dwarfs.

We now move on to some of my favourite targets such as the trio of the M96 group. M96 is a face-on spiral with tightly wrapped arms but do not portray much structure and is the brightest mem-ber of the group.

M96 lies an estimated 31 million light years away and glows at mag-nitude 9.2. Nudge the scope a little to the west and south some 41 arc minutes to discover M95.

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This is a face-on barred spiral with tight round arms that almost form a perfect circle, is now in the news. Supernova 2012aw was discovered on March 16, 2012 and at the time of writing this article is still brightening. In a telescope there is no denying its presence as it looks like a bright star. Astronomers believe the energy release was equal to 500 million suns. Mov-ing the same distance to the east and north of M96 is the elliptical galaxy M105. Elliptical galaxies do not possess any arm structure what so ever and is quite featureless.

Now on the next group called the Leo Trio or M66 group. Once you centre your telescope on the star Chertan – a class A2 star located 178 light years from us and move two and a half degree south. M66 is a beautiful stretch of a galaxy with a delicate yet well defi ned ‘S’ shaped arms especially the bot-tom arm. M66 lies 35 mil-lion light years away and is listed as magnitude 8.9. M65 a bit to the west is a more traditional spiral like the Andromeda Gal-axy in appearance. M65 is the same distance as its neighbour and half a mag fainter. Above those

two is NGC 3628. This is a fantastic edge-on galaxy that shows a thick band of gas and dust along its plane but the edges seems to be very distorted. Also 35 million light years away and is magnitude 9.5. I will move into Virgo and Coma next month as there are far too many great objects to address in one article.

Take the time to enjoy these cool spring nights before those nasty mos-quitoes and black flies cut your observing session short.

Until next month, clear skies everyone.

The Royal Saskatchewan Museum (RSM) has iden-tified a new species of prehistoric birds, based on fossils discovered in Grasslands National Park in southwest Sas-katchewan.

“This discovery is yet another example of the great scientific work going on at the RSM,” Tourism, Parks, Culture and Sport Minister Bill Hutchinson said. “The RSM’s impact on the in-ternational stage, and through research projects like the one using the Canadian Light Source in Saskatoon, continues to make the RSM the centre for palaeontologi-cal research in Saskatch-ewan.”

In a paper just released by the journal Palae-oworld, authors Larry Martin of Kansas Uni-versity, the late Evgeny Kurochkin of the Russian Academy of Sciences, and Tim Tokaryk, of the RSM, announce an entire new family of loon-like, toothed, aquatic birds, from the end of the Cre-taceous Period. Named Brodavidae, it includes a new genus - Brodavis

New family of prehistoric birds found - and four new species. The species Brodavis americanus was discov-ered in Grasslands Na-tional Park in southwest Saskatchewan, as well as other parts of North America.

“This is an amazing series of discoveries that fills in the gaps in our timeline,” Curator of Palaeontology for the Royal Saskatchewan Mu-seum Tim Tokaryk said. “What also makes these discoveries significant is that it appears that the birds were adapting, moving from a coastal marine habitat to inland freshwater rivers and lakes. This gives us the tantalizing possibility that, unlike in earlier times when their ances-tors were foot-propelled, flightless, divers, these Brodavid species may have retained the capac-ity for fl ight.”

It was known that some types of these aquatic birds (Hesper-ornithiforms) existed at the time of the Tyran-nosaurus rex and Tric-eratops. However, little was known about the diversity of these birds

at the time just prior to the extinction event of 65 million years ago, which wiped out the dinosaurs. Scientists have long won-dered how close to the end of the Cretaceous period this group of birds lived

and whether they were still as abundant as they were at earlier times.

Research will continue on the fossils already col-lected as will the search for more. The four species came from Saskatchewan,

the United States and Mongolia. Grasslands National Park, along with other areas in southwest Saskatchewan, continues to be a rich source of fos-sils.

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Sports & RecreationMONDAY, APRIL 23, 2012

Cattle Producers Pure Bred Breeders and 4-H members from Saskatch-ewan and Alberta took apart in a cattle fi tting clinic hosted by the Big-gar Recreation Valley Inc and local pure breed breeders Bill, Virginia and Tiffany Peters.

Kirk Stierwait, a world renowned cattle fi tter and clinician from Oklahoma, USA, was at the Peter’s farm April 13, 14 and 15, to put on an intense three day cattle fitting clinic. Local producers were able to learn from the best, while network-ing with other’s in the industry close to home.

The Biggar Rec Valley was very fortunate to receive funding from the Saskatchewan Associa-

March 4, the Cather-wood Beef and Sheep (As-quith/Grandora), Cather-wood Multiple (Perdue), and Monarch Multiple (Biggar) 4-H clubs got together and held the District public speaking competition at the As-quith School.

The top two public speakers from each age division of their local club were able to move on to Districts. Members

Timothy Kurulak received the Saskatchewan Wildlife Federation 2011 Provincial Angling Award for Junior Northern Pike. This was for the 23 pound, 6.4 ounce Northern Pike he caught at Waterhen Lake on June 5, 2011. He was presenting the award at the Saskatch-ewan Wildlife Federation Provincial Angling and Henry Kelsey Big Game Awards Banquet in Regina on March 31, 2012. Tim is pictured here with Robert Fournier, President of the Saskatchewan Wildlife Federation.

District 23 4-H holds public speaking and Annual Spring Meeting

Cattle Fitting Clinic held in the Valley

Winners of the public speaking were: Cloverbud Andrew Gentes, Junior Wyatt Aman, Intermediate Wyatt Millar, Senior Jarrod Cook. The judges for the day were Chelsea Carruthers, Kim Doig, Dianne Vandraager and Lorriane Gilchrist. (Sub-mitted photo)

competing were as fol-lows Catherwood Beef and Sheep: Andrew Gen-tes, Julie Grinde,Simon Gentes, Morgan Grinde, Tanner Oborowsky, Wy-att Millar, Rebekah Cook, Jarrod Cook. Cather-wood Multiple: Jessica Irvine, Brady Irvine, Jackie Leonard. Monarch Multiple: Kolby Haynes, Justin Hanson,Wyatt Aman, Joel Hanson, Sa-brina Yurchak, Justine

Leschinski. After the public speak-

ing the members held their spring meeting and went over the results of the District curling which was held in Biggar, PFRA tree distribution and the possibility of holding a District Judging Clinic.

Hockey Award winners announced . . . The Ernie Redlick Me-morial Award is presented annually to an individual who is recognized as the most underrated player with dedication to their team in the novice division. Syd-ney Leschinski (left) and Barry Hooper were selected as this year’s recipients of the trophy. Congratula-tions! (Photo for The Independent by Jocelyn Redlick)

Grip and Grimace . . . Biggar Central School’s Tahi-rah Trotchie, right, gets a good grip, testing her hand strength while senior Erika Riemer, left, prepares to record the reading, Tuesday, as fellow students, Alice Jensen (second from left) and Emma Rathy look on.

The students took the afternoons of Tuesday and Thursday to test their fi tness levels with wind-sprints, fl exibility and strength tests. (Independent Photo by Kevin Brautigam)

tion of Agricultural Soci-eties and Exhibitions to help keep the costs down for 4-H members who participated.

Mr. Stierwalt enjoyed his time in Biggar and area and made sure to take a picture of our World Famous Town of Biggar sign to share on his Web site.

THE INDEPENDENT, BIGGAR, SK - 11MONDAY, APRIL 23, 2012

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Premier Brad Wall on Wednesday spoke at a national health care con-ference in Montebello, Quebec, where he made the case for innovative approaches to reform that include bold targets and new ways of deliver-ing services.

Wall participated in a panel discussion at the event, which has been organized by the Canada Health Infoway. Also on the panel were respected economist Don Drummond, who recently chaired a commission on the reform of Ontar-io’s public services, and award winning Globe and Mail journalist André Picard.

“Our publicly funded health care system will remain sustainable only if we have clear perfor-mance objectives and a concerted effort to deliver services in a more effi -cient, effective manner,” Wall said shortly before attending. “I’m looking forward to discussing important initiatives un-derway in Saskatchewan

Premier Wall advocates health reform at national conference

that are saving money and delivering better patient care.”

Approximately 115 delegates attended the conference, titled Know-ing is Better: Accelerat-ing Progress, Achieving Value. Among them are senior government of-ficials and health care executives.

Wall discussed reforms arising from the govern-ment’s Patient First Re-view, the application of Lean principles through-out the province’s health care system, the delivery of publicly funded ser-vices by private surgical clinics, and programs such as the Releasing Time to Care initiative, which has freed up health care providers to do their job on about 90 wards throughout the province, boosting employee mo-rale and improving care in the process.

“Through a sustained effort to boost effi ciency, health care providers in Saskatchewan and elsewhere are deliver-ing value and improving

patient care,” Wall said. “We need to continue down this path to ensure our health care system is there for future genera-tions.”

Wall and Prince Edward Island Premier Robert Ghiz were co-chairs of the Health Care Innovation Working Group (HCI-WG), which was created by Canada’s Premiers at the Council of Federation meeting last January.

In consultation with health care providers, the working group focused on reforms in three main ar-eas: scope of practice, hu-man resources manage-ment and clinical practice guidelines. It will issue a progress report in July.

Canada Health Infoway is an independent, not-for-profit organization funded by the federal government. The orga-nization jointly invests in projects with every province and territory to accelerate the develop-ment and adoption of electronic health record systems in Canada.

Spring is in the air . . . The winter hasn’t been too bad this year. And yet we still need to feel the warmth of the sun. Snow is all gone, soon the crocuses will be blooming, and the tulips, lilacs, dandelions . . . ! (Photo by metro-creatives.com)

2012Mothers of the Year

Doris WildermanOn behalf of my siblings, Carolyn,

Gerald, Donna and myself, Judy, I wish to nominate our mother, Doris E. Wilderman as Mother of the Year!

She has been an inspiration to us all her life. A strong willed, gentle lady but rm when needed. A true farmer’s wife for most of her life but has lived in Biggar, Sask. since 1972. She has many friends here that I know appreciate her so well.

She has single-handed been the family’s matriarch since our Dad died in 1985. Our family has been truly blessed to have her with us for the last 96 years. A recent health scare helped us realize that. Her strong Christian beliefs helped hre through that illness and the illness of her children.

I truly believe that if anyone deserves some pampering, it is ourMother.

Thank you, Judy Valcourt

Kathy GoetzKathy was born in Smeaton,

Saskatchewan, and moved to Landis area in 1963 and married Glenn Goetz from the Landis area in June 1990.

They were blessed with three daughters, Nadine, Carie and Jamie. They moved to the farm from Midwest Chemicals Mine site at Palo, Sask. in 1979 and have resided there ever since.

Her interest in crafts and gardening have kept her busy over the years. For example, crocheting, silk ower arranging and now into painting. She has made wedding bouquets for several weddings and a few wedding cakes. The rest of the time, she loves spending time with her ve grandchildren and gardening.

Mother of the Year Tea

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THE INDEPENDENT, BIGGAR, SK - 13

by Delta Fay Cruickshank, of The Independentby Delta Fay Cruickshank, of The Independent

MONDAY, APRIL 23, 2012

This week old man winter just had to have the last word. More snow, more cold and more wind made being in the garden too uncomfortable for this gardener.

I did uncover the new tulip bed. Here’s hoping the snow and cold will not damage the few that were trying to reach up through the leaf mulch. My fi ngers are crossed, visions of a blast of colour in a few weeks dance in my head.

I did feel the need to be outside though. During sunny periods and the odd time without wind, the dog and I did wander around town. She was looking for new fire hydrants, I was looking for life after winter.

The robins are a welcome sight, and many weeds are doing brilliantly. Tulips planted close to foundations are forming their fl ower buds, some buds on trees . . . indeed, spring is here!

A friend mentioned that a good walk is at the wildlife sanctuary. I didn’t know that there was a sanctuary or preserve in the area. Many other people I mentioned it to didn’t know about it either. Then I heard that it is sometimes known as the ‘Alamo’. Then everyone knew where it was . . . where youths go to party!

I did go to the valley

north of town and found some prairie crocus, or pasque flower. As per usual , I looked and looked. Then one came in view, lifting my head,

I saw many more clumps. They were very short, definitely ‘ears of the earth’!

I have heard folklore says this indicates a dry year . . .?

Still curious to visit a wildlife sanctuary near town, the dog and I got in the car to begin an adventure. We drove past the town landfi ll site to the fi rst railway crossing. After the crossing, we turned right, past a farm, and then took the first left. The road was gravel for awhile, and then it turned to sand. Shortly after this change, on the right there was a small hill, with a rock on top. I parked on the road, unsure of the road to the rock.

On the rock was a plaque that read that the land had been dedicated by the Biggar Wildlife Federation in memory of all past members. It is to be preserved in perpetuity as a wildlife preserve so that future generations may enjoy wildlife as we do today. Nice, I thought, standing on the little hill looking over the area. The wind was blowing, but not as bad as it’s been. I had my parka on, so hood over hat, gloves, scarves donned, and ball, we were off to investigate.

The path was actually a road through the short grass, lots of wild roses, sage and evidence of wolf

willow everywhere. This place is going to be very interesting as life springs into summer. We threw ball, and so enjoyed the absolute silence!

It was so quiet out there, I could hear the wings of the ducks fl ying overhead!

Silence is so healing. Especially in nature. We all live in a world bombarded by machine noise, radios, televisions, intrusive people, the buzz of fluorescent lights et cetera. Sometimes we aren’t even aware of what we have to put up with all day, until we get to a place that is truly removed from ‘civilization’. What bliss!

So recuperative, so meditative, so wonderful to just walk off into nature, c omple te ly w i thout expectation, open to the experience.

It took us an hour to follow the trail around back to the grid road, and just ahead was the car. I did not find any pasque fl owers, and yet I did not leave the trail. Now, the dog tried, when she felt we had been away from the safety of the vehicle long enough. She was sure we just had to cut across and be back to where we started. But, I am always very reluctant to stomp across an open meadow, I could be stomping upon a very delicate balance of growth, undoing generations of a rare species, who knows. Her attention was easily diverted by the ball.

At one point we strolled by a wooded grove, looking very inviting, the ground a mulch of fallen leaves. And evidence that it is or was a party place. Some litter, and broken beer bottles, too bad, so sad, but it happens.

I recommend this as a place to rejuvenate and reassess what is really important in life. I’m going back, gotta see it spring into summer!

There is a place I found, it has been there for a long time . . . and many know it as a different name. I know it as the the wildlife santuary, a place to hear silence, and to be soothed! (Photos by Delta Fay Cruickshank)

I found some pasque fl owers, also known as prairie crocus in the north valley recreation area. We who live in Biggar are so lucky to have so much nature available to us.

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14 - THE INDEPENDENT, BIGGAR, SK

DEADLINE

FOR CLASSIFIEDS 5:00 P.M. WEDNESDAY

Report from the Legislature

MONDAY, APRIL 23, 2012

Looking for a “Day to Play”?Join us on the Royal Purple sponsored

"Bus to the Dakota Dunes Casino"

on Monday, May 7th!

$10 Free Play ticket from the Casino included. Qualifiedseniors receive an additional $15 Free Play Ticket!

You get an enjoyable, comfortable bus ride with friends,playing bingo and having fun along the way.

All of this for the low low price of $4000!Pickup Schedule*:

Cut Knife: Leave Country Roads 7:00 a.m.Unity: Leave Subway 7:45 a.m.Biggar: Leave Senior’s Home 8:45 a.m.

*alternate pickup arrangements can be made – please discusswith contact names below and we will try to accommodate you!

Arrival at the Casino: approx. 11:30 a.m.Stay and Play until approx. 5:30 p.m.Times may vary depending on how many stops we make to

pick up other fun loving people along the route.– we will provide details closer to the date –

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(If no answer, leave a message with your name and number)Please send your $40 non-refundable deposit by April 26 toCK Royal Purple #234, Box 279 Cut Knife, SK S0M 0N0. Your seat is held in your name once we have your deposit.

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for the Biggar Constituency1-877-948-4880

Of ce Hours:Monday - Friday

1 - 5 p.m.Phone: 306-948-4880

106 - 3rd Ave. West, BiggarFax: 306-948-4882

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www.randyweekes.caP. O. Box 1413

Biggar, SK. S0K 0M0

by Randy Weekes, MLA, Biggar(11 April, 2012)Saskatchewan Budget leads the nationIt has been a few weeks since the Keeping the Saskatchewan Advan-tage 2012-13 provincial budget was delivered and we remain the only prov-ince in Canada to have a truly balanced budget.

At the time of this writ-ing, fi ve other provinces and the federal govern-ment have all tabled bud-gets – and the one thing they have in common is that they are all defi cit budgets.

Because of the action

our government has tak-en that is not the case in Saskatchewan.

We will continue to manage the province’s fi nances in a fi scally re-sponsible way that in-vests in the programs and services that are important to you.

I am pleased to report that the latest employ-ment numbers paint a very positive picture for the fastest growing seg-ment of our population.

According to the most recent Statistics Canada report, off-reserve ab-original employment was up by 4,700 in March, a gain of 13.7 per cent, for

10 consecutive months of year-over-year increas-es.

The good news doesn’t stop there though. More young people of aborigi-nal descent are working. Aboriginal youth employ-ment was up by 800, or 9.2 per cent, compared to the same month last year. That’s five months of back-to-back increases.

In terms of unemploy-ment, the number of people without a job is also decreasing. In fact, Saskatchewan currently has the lowest unemploy-ment rate in the country at 4.8 per cent down from 5.0 last month and 5.2 a year ago. It is evident that people have confi dence in

our economy and busi-nesses are expanding.

That’s the Saskatch-ewan Advantage.

Saskatchewan was also recently ranked by the Fraser Institute’s 2011 Global Petroleum Survey as the top jurisdiction in Canada for oil and gas investment. The oil and gas sector is one of Saskatchewan’s leading industries, accounting for $12.2 billion in sales in 2011 and an estimated $4.5 billion in investment in exploration and devel-opment. This means that there were an estimated 33,200 jobs in the up-stream oil and gas indus-try in 2011, a 9.0 per cent increase from 2010.

This is another great ex-ample of our strong and

growing economy.When I am asked by

people why growth is so important I answer them this way: it is through growth that we can pro-vide the services that make Saskatchewan the best place in Canada to live.

Recently, your Sask Party government part-nered with the Saskatoon Downtown Youth Center (EGADZ) to begin con-struction on two new homes that will help keep at-risk mothers and their newborn babies stay to-gether in Saskatoon. Last week, we announced that in partnership with Habi-tat for Humanity we were providing funding for a home in Regina. We increased funding to the

Saskatchewan Cancer Agency, to improve ac-cess to cancer care and services throughout Sas-katchewan. In Regina, we have provided fund-ing to begin planning for a new student housing project at the University of Regina.

This is made possible in part due to the economic strength and growth of our province – growth the credit for which goes to you - the people of Sas-katchewan.

Together, we are mak-ing our province the best place in Canada to work, live and raise family.

If you have a question about this Legislative re-port or any other matter, just contact Randy.

Last Wednesday, the Honourable Lynne Yelich, Minister of State for Western Economic Di-versifi cation, announced federal support for new equipment that will of-fer additional processing options for fruit growers and clients of the Sas-katchewan Food Industry Development Centre.

A n i n v e s t m e n t o f $200,000 will expand the Food Centre’s capacity to process small fruit and extract juice from raw mash. Local fruit proces-

Yelich announces investment to increase provincial fruit processing capacity

sors and food producers will now be able to cost-effectively develop new product lines from this refi ning process.

“Our government’s fi rst priority is job creation and this investment will increase employment op-portunities in Saskatch-ewan’s food processing industry,” said Yelich. “Developing new markets for locally grown fruit di-versifi es our agriculture sector and leads to long term economic growth.”

Saskatchewan’s fruit growers have reached production capacity on current product lines (jams, pies and syrups). This new equipment will

allow fruit processors to affordably produce con-densed liquid in volume for commercial use and develop snacks and/or juices.

“This investment will allow the Food Centre to purchase equipment to commercially extract and purify juice from Saskatchewan grown fruits. The equipment includes a Bucher Vasilin juice press and auxiliary equipment to purify the juice for use in value added products,” said Muriel Garven, Chairper-son of the Board of Direc-tors, Saskatchewan Food Industry Development Centre. “There is identi-fied demand for juice, concentrates and pow-ders derived from Sas-katchewan fruits. Fruit growers and processors will benefi t from the Food Centre’s increased capac-ity to assist in exploring new opportunities in the ingredient and health markets.”

Western Economic Di-versifi cation Canada in partnership with the provinces, industry asso-ciations and communities promotes the develop-ment and diversifi cation of the western econo-my, coordinates federal economic activities in the West and advances the interests of Western Canadians in national decision-making.

THE INDEPENDENT, BIGGAR, SK - 15MONDAY, APRIL 23, 2012

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Please call 1-888-425-4444(TTY) if you have hearing or speech

difficulties

Heartland Health Region www.hrha.sk.ca

Smokers Helpline 1-877-513-5333 or www.smokefree.ca

Questions about Medication? Call 1-800-665-DRUG (3784). Ask questions online www.usask.ca/druginfo

Mental Health & Addictions Centralized Intake Line 1-866-268-9139 Monday to Friday 8:00 am—4:30 pm

Heartland Health Region Board Meeting

The next Board meeting will be held Friday, April 27, 2012 in Rosetown. Board packages can be obtained from the Regional Corporate Office within one week of the meeting. Please call the office to arrange for printing and pick up. Contact Christa Garrett at 306-882-4111 ext 236 or by e-mail christa.garrett@hrha.sk.ca

Cancer Awareness Month Take a few moments to think about what you can do to decrease you and your family’s risk of developing cancer. Healthy lifestyle choices have been found to decrease the risk in at least half of all cancers. Be a positive role model for your kids by eating a healthy diet, being physically active daily and reducing UV exposure. You will decrease your risk of some cancers, and your kids will develop healthy habits that will last a lifetime.

The Biggar Rural Fire Association would like to remind you that the fi re threat at this time of year is extremely high.

Water for fi ghting fi re is not easily accessed with ice covering and fuel in the form of dry grass and stubble is very available. Winds at this time of year are variable and usually strong. Do your part by not burning garbage or carelessly disposing ciga-rettes or welding in the grass without a standby water source. There have been several fi res already this spring that could have easily involved the countryside.

Spring Fire AlertIf you do see a fi re in the

country, and have a water truck, wheel loader, disc or other fi re suppression equipment, if you attack this on your own, your insurance may not cover you should the fi re turn and engulf your equip-ment or in the adrenaline of the moment, you drive over a rock pile and lose your transmission.

Your best course of ac-tion is to phone the Fire Department Number, 948-3453 (listed under Town of Biggar, Fire Hall) and your message of what equipment you have available will be relayed to the fi re stag-

ing area. If you show up at the fi re, let Fire Com-mand know you are there and wait until you have instructions, before you get into high gear. This is to ensure your safety and the best use of your assets. We would encour-age everyone during fi re season to keep a water tank and truck handy.

Before the busy season gets going, take the time to phone your insurance broker and familiarize yourself with your insur-ance. Make sure you have

coverage for fi re fi ghting, even if you are not a farmer but living in the country. We understand that your machinery will be covered if instructed by Fire Command in a fi re fi ghting situation but it may not be if you do not cover your bases. These days, accountability and safety are as important as saving buildings and assets.

A fire bill will be as-signed to a land owner because a fire started on their land from mys-

terious sources like the anonymous cigarette or a bush party in a slough. Make sure you have fi re fi ghting coverage, as you may be responsible for more than one blaze if it gets into bush and is dif-fi cult to put out.

If you know a volun-teer fi re fi ghter, tell them how much you appreciate the Monday night com-mitment they make to training and the constant maintenance and care they take of expensive fi re equipment.

Right now, the rural service is looking for a trailer that they can use to haul small ATV’s and water for attacking grass fi res. If you have some-thing that might work, please call Adrienne at the RM of Biggar, or let Fire Chief Gerry Besse know. If you are inter-ested in becoming a vol-unteer fi re fi ghter, show up at the Fire Hall on Monday night and get acquainted.

In the meantime, prac-tice Fire Safety.

If you seea grass fi re, call

948-3453

16 - THE INDEPENDENT, BIGGAR, SK

Landis Locals Helen Buxton 658-2115

Landis School news

MONDAY, APRIL 23, 2012

TAX ENFORCEMENT LISTVILLAGE OF LANDIS

Province of SaskatchewanNotice is hereby given under The Tax Enforcement Act that unless the arrears and costs appearing opposite the land and title number described in the following list are fully paid before the day of June 25, 2012, an interest based on a tax lien will be registered against the land.NOTE: A sum for costs in an amount required by subsection 4(3) of The Tax Enforcement Act is included in the amount shown against each parcel.

DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTYLot Block Plan Total Costs Total Arrears Arrears Advertising and Costs20-22 6 C5881 $482.73 $51.45 $534.18

18 7 C5881 $544.45 $51.45 $595.90

Dated this 23rd day of April, 2012Sandra Beckett, Administrator

The Landis skating rink held their wind-up for the 2011-2012 season. Over 90 people enjoyed the steak supper, and the evening social.

There was a good turn-out for the Mother of the Year bingo, held on Tuesday evening. The

Porter Community Club sponsored this bingo and chose Kathy Goetz as their MOY. The net proceeds amounted to $584.75, which will be given to Biggar Com-munity Living at the Mother of the Year tea in Biggar on May 1. Thanks

to Winnie Rolleston for calling the numbers, Bet-ty Bullock who looked after sales, and everyone who helped with prizes, setting up and cleaning up. Ryan Gillespie won the grocery hamper, and Alberta the half-n-half of $50.

by Simranjit SainiWe all just came back from Easter break, on Monday. Now trying hard to focus to get ready for June.

Many students from

junior badminton teams have made it to finals and are getting ready for games in Biggar. A group from Grades 6-8 are focussing on creat-ing a yearbook. Also they

are looking for sponsors. If you would like to help out please contact Sherry Archdekin or Crystal Klassen (principal) at the school.

Week Six saw fi ve families attend Family’s and Schools Together at BCS2000.

The group enjoyed stew and garlic for supper. The older kids made paper bugs while the younger kids had fun playing with blocks and train sets. They also had fun during special day.

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This week every Grade 1 student won a special kite, and they were very excited to take them home and build them. There are only three more sessions, with lots of fun in store next week. (Photos for The Independent by Dakota Ekman)

Prairie grain producers will benefi t from research conducted using revo-lutionary seed sorting technology imported by the University of Sas-katchewan with an in-vestment from Western Economic Diversifi cation Canada (WD).

With the help of WD’s $328,000 contribution,

Gov’t announces support for seed sorting technology to increase crop value

the U of S’s Canadian Feed Research Centre (CFRC) will be the fi rst place in North America to install and evaluate the new technology which enables grading of indi-vidual kernels, (as op-posed to whole batches of grain), thereby maximiz-ing value, quality, and food safety.

“Our government’s fi rst priority is creating jobs, growth and long-term prosperity and we are confi dent this equipment will increase the value of cereal crops produced in Canada,” said Mem-ber of Parliament for Battlefords-Lloydminster and Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz, Wednesday.

“Using this technology to sort and grade each kernel will generate greater profits for our grain producers, creating jobs and lasting economic growth.”

The BoMill TriQ seed sorter uses near infrared light to analyze indi-vidual seeds (i.e., wheat, barley or durum) for pro-

tein, starch or hardness, and then sorts them to meet requirements for food, malt or feed pro-duction. With a high-volume sorting capacity of three tonnes per hour, the technology is the fi rst to be capable of sorting commercial volumes of grain.

Commercial adoption of the infrared technol-ogy could revolutionize how wheat, barley and durum are graded and ultimately increase the value of Western Cana-dian grain by as much as $320 million per year.

U of S scientists and graduate students at the CFRC will investigate how to adapt the Swed-ish technology to Western Canadian crops, conduct wide-ranging seed re-search not previously possible, and provide commercial processing fi rms with the knowledge to fully exploit the tech-nology’s capabilities.

“This investment pro-vides a very important research tool that could advance food security in Canada and globally,”

said Karen Chad, U of S Vice-President Research. “We are excited to have the opportunity to evalu-ate this new technology and to work to expand its capacity to sort other seed types and determine other traits of economic value to agriculture.”

Sorting kernels using this technology provides a non-destructive but accurate assessment of individual kernel qual-ity factors that cannot be determined by other techniques.

Researchers will seek to modify the seed sorter to handle larger grains such as peas, beans, corn and fl ax which are also widely grown in Canada.

Western Economic Diversification Cana-da in partnership with the provinces, industry associations, and com-munities promotes the development and diver-sifi cation of the Western economy, coordinates fed-eral economic activities in the West and advances the interests of Western Canadians in national decision-making.

THE INDEPENDENT, BIGGAR, SK - 17

Deadline for Classifieds is Wednesday 5:00 p.m.

MONDAY, APRIL 23, 2012

Thinking of selling? Now could be your opportunity to profit from today’s strong market! Call to speak to an

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Evanoff Farmland For Sale by Tender

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$223,900 Featured Listing 402 7th Ave E

Farmland for Sale (MLS)

Weekes Mason Hoppe Dixon Johnson Yurchuk Sopotyk Hay/Rec Land Kohlman Corman Park

RM 347 RM 346 RM 377 RM 346 RM 316 RM 342 RM 372 RM 350 RM 344

1226 ac. 1117 ac.

793 ac. 640 ac. 480 ac. 458 ac. 159 ac. 156 ac. 146 ac.

Acreages for Sale (MLS)

Clarke* Kerr Unity Ac. Dodsland Rawson Dietz Sutherland Denholm

Rosetown Biggar Unity Dodsland Rosetown Biggar Wilkie Riverland

$589,900 $235,000 $185,000 $179,900 $149,000 $130,000

$85,000 $33,000

Sale Pending

Unity Ac. Rawson Mason Hoppe Krivoshen

Unity Rosetown RM 346 RM 377 RM 376

$185,000 $149,000 1117 ac.

793 ac. 40 ac.

Recently Sold

FusterWoods Road Elliott Wardrop Pobran GrayHillCor Whitmore Holbrook Swanson Swanson Krchov Ali Green Sopotyk Farmland Freethy Freethy

Stranraer Biggar Elrose RM 317 RM 343 RM 346 RM 466 RM 316 RM 376 RM 376 RM 376 RM 317 RM 344 RM 317 RM 372 RM 317 RM 317

$249,900 $169,900

$85,000 2099 ac. 1229 ac.

480 ac. 322 ac. 320 ac. 317 ac. 298 ac. 160 ac. 160 ac. 160 ac. 160 ac. 158 ac. 150 ac.

10 ac.

Commercial Property (MLS)

Bear Hills Rentals Demaine Hotel Perdue 1018 9th St

Biggar Demaine Perdue

$450,000 $399,900

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Homes for Sale in Biggar (MLS)

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Landis Lot* Wilkie Lot 204 2nd St W

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Out of Town Property 302 6th Ave W 102 6th Ave E 205 Turnbull Ave 402 7th Ave E 2nd Ave W Condos* 605 8th Ave W 409 6th Ave E 414 7th Ave W 201 King Street 308 6th Ave E 128 2nd Ave W 104 6th Ave E (Lot)

$296,500 $268,900 $257,000 $223,900 $198,900 $185,900 $180,000 $175,000 $131,000

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STOPSTOP In & In & TRYTRY It Out It Out

Tip of the Day: “Let There Be Light”. One of the easiest ways to boost your energy is natural light. Open the curtains lift the shades, add a few lamps with full-spectrum light bulbs, and let the sun shine in.

A large crowd of people from Asquith and Perdue attended a farewell supper and program on Sunday, April 15 in the Seniors Hall. I was amazed at the number of people plus the work that was done by the church and the Seniors organization. The food was delicious and tempting - and so was the fun and excitement of the program. There was a ball game going on in the hall! Table decorations were Ford trucks, Toronto Blue Jays pennants and New York Yankee ones. Baseball decorations on table setting. A skit with Ford family car products running the hall. Neil received a beautiful door knocker set in a beautiful wooden box for his condo, and lots of cards. Neil indeed was overwhelmed and thanked all the people!

An e-mail from the

Reverend Jane Gallagher and the Biggar United Church was read a written presentation was read which included the activities that Neil enjoys before and after his retirement.

The seniors have been busy preparing food lately! Soup and Sandwich Day was held on Wednesday, April 18.

Neil received a baseball book in his mail box one day. The name of the book is Pure Baseball written by Ryan Thadeus. It is about “The Carl Jaxsom Legend”. As the season winds down to its fi nal series, a myth is growing out of the very fi bres of the American fabric itself. Fantastic humours have been romanticizing an unknown hitter who is said to be batting

1,000! It is a great book and if you would like to read it, contact me.

The United Church in Asquith and Perdue held the Pastoral Charge meeting in Perdue on Monday, April 16.

Asquith welcomes back the “Snowbirds that have been living in the USA during the winter months. It is good to see you back home again.

Don’t forget the Senior’s bingo night on Friday, April 27.

Picnic time will soon be upon us again. Keep plastic plates, cutlery, cups and napkins and store juice boxes in the freezer - they will double as ice packs until you are ready to drink them.

Suggestion: Champion your wife. Be her best friend and biggest fan!

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Perdue Community bowling results

Club 55: MHS, Al Levitt, 395; LHS, Kay Munro, 235; MHT, Al Levitt, 755; LHT, Kay Munro, 577; THS; Hopefuls, 1,193; THT; BeeGees, 3,218; MHA, Al Levitt, 186; LHA, Kay Munro, 172.

Ladies: LHS, Dorrie Laberswieler, 252; LHT,

Dorrie Laberswieler, 591; THS, Bleepers, 1,112; THT, Bleepers, 3,139; LHA, Joey Levitt, 180.

Mens: MHS, Dennis Notschke, 234; MHT, Dennis Notschke, 620; THS, WWF, 775; THT, WWF, 2,222; MHA, Dennis Notschke, 190.

Mixed: MHS, George Bartley, 269; LHS, Joey Levitt, 218; MHT, Chai Senglow, 647; LHT, Joey Levitt, 606; THS; Chai & D.J.’s, 1,144; THT; Chai & D.J.’s, 3,073; MHA; Chai Senglow, 199; LHA; Joey Levitt, 187.

To ensure long-term prosperity for farmers and the entire agricultural value chain, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) is refocusing on the changing priorities of the agriculture industry.

Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz last Wednesday reassured patrons of the Community Pasture Program that all pastures will remain open for the 2012 season.

“No pastures will be affected this grazing season and we will work in collaboration with our provincial partners and with all stakeholders to make sure the transition away from federally operated pastures is as smooth as possible for producers,” said Ritz. “Pastures are now well-established in the Prairies. This change will create a great opportunity for provinces, stakeholders or those who use the land to take over pasture management.”

The Community Pasture Program is

Community pastures are open this season - Orderly transition over next six years

a land-management service provided on 85 pastures in the Prairie provinces. It was created in the 1930s to reclaim land that was badly eroded during the Prairie drought. Today, the program has achieved that goal, having returned more than 145,000 hectares of poor-quality cultivated lands to grass cover, signifi cantly improving the ecological value of these lands and helping to increase the productivity of the area.

Now that AAFC has informed all unions, management and staff, additional information is available:• This transition will not affect pastures in the upcoming season;• Pastures will be transitioned out of federal management gradually over six years, allowing time for provinces, municipalities, users and other stakeholders to help manage the transition;• AAFC will divest 10 pastures in 2013, followed by additional

pastures each year until full divestiture is achieved in 2018;• Grazing and breeding services on remaining pastures will be maintained throughout this period; and• Pasture patrons will receive as much notice as possible.

AAFC has begun discussions with the governments of Manitoba and Saskatchewan (who own 90 per cent of the pasture land) to ensure that the divestiture of the land and the phasing out of the pasture program is undertaken in a manner that optimizes future economic and employment opportunities for the rural communities affected.

AAFC will also work with the provinces, municipalities and the livestock industry to transition the pastures to those with the capacity and expertise to manage them effi ciently.

AAFC will begin discussions with patrons in the near future.

18 - THE INDEPENDENT, BIGGAR, SK MONDAY, APRIL 23, 2012

2012 ASSESSMENT NOTICE

Rural Municipality of Rosemount No. 378

Notice is hereby given that the assessment roll of the Rural Municipality of Rosemount No. 387 for the year 2012 has been prepared and is open to inspection at the of ce of the Assessor from 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., on the following days:

Monday to Thursday, April 23 to May 23, 2012, excluding public holidays.

A Bylaw pursuant to section 214 of The Municipalities Act has been passed and the assessment notices sent as required.Any person who wishes to appeal against his or her assessment is required to le his or her notice of appeal with:

The Assessor, Rural Municipality of Rosemount No. 378P. O. Box 184LANDIS, SK S0K 2K0 by the 23rd day of May, 2012.

Dated at Landis, Saskatchewan, this 23rd day of April, 2012Kara Kirilenko, Assessor

This past April 6-14, three talented young ca-dets from #300 Fisher

No. 300 Fisher Cadets selected for Prairie Region Honour Band

had the opportunity to travel to Winnipeg to attend Prairie Region

Honour Band. The band was composed

of 55 cadets from Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba and Northwestern Ontar-io. Band members were chosen through a video audition and selection process and had to have achieved a high level of musicianship in order to participate. From the 55 cadets chosen, two dis-tinct bands were formed - Pipe Band and Concert Band. For eight straight days (eight hours a day) these hard working in-dividuals attended in-strumental workshops, group band practice and mass band practice. The

candidates also attended music appreciation work-shops, courses in music conducting and practiced and performed a mass precision drill routine.

The Cadet Honour Band of Prairie Region was formed in 1989 during a week long music work-shop in Fort Qu’Appelle, Saskatchewan. By 1992, public performances were added to the program. Today the direction of the Honour Band is focused on the individual lead-ership development of the these talented young musicians. The calibre of instruction is high and the emphasis is placed on

expanding their knowl-edge and skills in the areas of conducting, pipe band corps management, band drill, secondary in-struments, leadership and further development of individual music rep-ertoire.

The Canadian Cadet Organization is a na-tional program for youth aged 12-18 years. The program is sponsored by the Canadian Forces in partnership with the Navy, Army, and Air Ca-det Leagues of Canada.

The Aim of the program is to develop in youth the attributes of good lead-ership and citizenship,

promote physical fi tness and educate youth on the role played by the Cana-dian Forces. Cadets are encouraged to be active and responsible members of the their communities. The Cadet Program as-sists in the development of valuable life skills such as self-confidence, self-esteem and teamwork. Additional benefi ts may include awarding of high school credits, scholar-ships and training in public speaking.

Today, there are 1,140 cadets corps and squad-rons involving more that 55,00 youth throughout Canada making the Ca-det program the largest federally funded youth program in the country.

The cadets chosen from our squadron were Geof-frey Massie (Tenor Saxo-phone), Joshua Sittler (Percussion - Concert Band) and Regan Sittler (Tenor Drum - Pipe Band). We are extremely proud of the accomplishments of these young men. In collaboration with their fellow cadets they per-formed for and inspired over 500 inner city school children in Winnipeg. As well they performed a two hour fi nal concert for the Brigadier General (which included his favor-ite song - Hockey Night in Canada) at the beauti-ful Westminster United Church in Winnipeg.

Geoffrey Massie

Joshua Sittler

With a wild swing of its budgetary axe, the federal government is about to hack down the 111 year-old Prairie Shelterbelt Program.

This short-sighted de-structive move will have negative consequences for Prairie farmers, their crops and livestock, soils, wildlife

Cutting Shelterbelt Program bad for farmers, land, biodiversity and climate: NFU

and the climate, the NFU claims.

“Talk about a scorched earth policy!” said Ed Sa-gan, NFU Saskatchewan Regional Coordinator. “To end the Prairie Shelter-belt Program makes no sense at all when we are dealing with increasing climate volatility and er-ratic weather patterns. The Shelterbelt Program has not only provided trees to buffer the effects of wind, heat and snowfall, but has created unique knowledge and expertise about how to plan, main-tain and nurture trees on the Prairies for the benefi t of farmers and the broader public. To end this program now to save a bit of money is worse than short-sighted.”

In the context of the fed-eral budget, where the NFU says billions of dol-lars were allocated to re-search but only if it is busi-ness-related, the reason

for cutting the Shelterbelt Program cannot simply be viewed as an austerity measure.

“The program’s benefi ts are broad and far-reach-ing,” said Terry Boehm, NFU President. “As stated on Agriculture Canada’s own Web site, shelterbelts have many, many benefi ts including reducing wind, which prevents soil ero-sion and reduces moisture evaporation, providing wildlife habitat and thus increasing biodiversity, improving crop yields, re-ducing livestock stress and improving animal health and feed effi cien-cy, as well as beautifying farmyards and reducing heating and cooling costs for farm buildings. To end this program is to say that we as a society do not value these benefi ts any more, and that is shameful.”

The Shelterbelt Program, located at the Agriculture Canada Agroforestry De-

velopment Centre in Indian Head, provides seedlings free of charge to farmers in Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Alberta and the Peace River area of British Columbia, but farmers must pay the transportation cost and do all the work of planting and looking after the trees so that they will survive. An independent study prior to 2010 estimated the public good from shelterbelt trees provided through the Prai-rie Shelterbelt Program since 1981 to be as much as $600 million and the value of private good to be as much as $340 million. Furthermore, it has been estimated that the number of trees planted through the Shelterbelt Program in just one year will sequester over 1.5 million tonnes of CO2 during the following 50 years as they grow.

The National Farmers Union called upon the fed-eral government to reverse the cut.

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Bids sealed and marked “Town Of ce/Library Building Painting Tender” will be received at the Biggar Town Of ce until 4:00 p.m. on Friday, April 27, 2012.The work consists of:1. Painting the brick on

the Town Of ce/Library building.

2. Painting the metal facia around the top of the building.

3. Painting the wood trim around the top of the building.

4. Painting the beams on the building.

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Biggar, SK S0K 0M0ANNOUNCEMENTS

INVITATIONS

Kathleen Hamaura (nee Coupland)October 13, 1949 -

April 3, 2012It is with great sadness

that we announce the sudden passing of Kathy Hamaura on April 3, 2012 in Saskatoon, Sask. at the age of 62. She was born October 13, 1949 in Vancouver, B.C.

Kathy is survived by her husband of 42 years, Frank; her three children, Ruth (Greg) Kaune, Jennifer (Greg) Jansen and Jason Hamaura; seven grandchildren, Rachael Jansen, Maya Jansen, Connor Jansen, Matthew Kaune, Joshua Kaune, Jesse Hamaura and Tayler Hamaura; her sister, Margaret Coupland; step-sister, Bonnie (Floyd) Flaman; and many close members of her extended family. She was predeceased by her parents, Walter and Ruth Coupland; and her step-mother,

Mary Coupland. A memorial service was held

from St. Paul’s Anglican Church in Biggar, Sask. on Tuesday, April 10, 2012 at 2 p.m. with Pastor Mark Kleiner of ciating. Eulogist was Brenda McBee. A second service will be held in Vancouver, B.C. at a future date.

Tributes may be directed to Canadian Diabetes Association, #104-2301 Ave. C North, Saskatoon, SK, S7L 5Z5 or Canadian Cancer Society, #101-440-2nd Ave. North, Saskatoon, SK, S7K 2C3

Grondin Funeral Services, Biggar entrusted with arrangements, “Our family serving your family since 1963”.

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Elsa Jutta MooneyJutta passed away Friday,

April 13, 2012 at St. Paul’s Hospital Saskatoon, Sask. with family by her side.

Jutta was born in Leipzig, Germany on December 16, 1928. She was active in aquatics in native Germany. Following the death of her parents, she escaped in 1949 from East Germany, nally arriving in England. She trained at a London hospital earning her SRN and specializing in mid-wifery. She immigrated to Canada in 1962 to work at the Turtleford Hospital, Turtleford, Sask. Jutta married Murray Mooney in 1963. They farmed

in Feudal area for about 30 years before moving to Perdue in the 1990s. In 2010, they moved to Saskatoon., Sask. Jutta was active in Perdue ACW, Feudal Ladies Club and bowling league. She loved her family, garden and owers.

Jutta is survived by her husband, Murray; son, Timothy; daughter, Sarah (Darrel Weir); grandson, Mark Weir; son, Christopher; and grandson, Colton. The family would like to thank the staff and doctors on 6th oor, Medical Unit at St. Paul’s Hospital for the care and compassion shown to Jutta during her stay. A Memorial Service was held on Wednesday, April 18, 2012 at 2:00 p.m. at Hillcrest Funeral Home, Saskatoon, Sask. Interment followed.

Donations in Jutta’s memory may be made to St. Paul’s Hospital Foundation, 1702-20th Street West, Saskatoon, Sk., S7M 0Z9 or Alzheimer Society of Saskatchewan, 1405 Faulkner Crescent, Saskatoon, Sk., S7L 3R5. Family and friends may send online condolences from the website www.hillcrestmemorial.ca. Arrangements entrusted to Megan Kasper, HILLCREST FUNERAL HOME, Saskatoon, SK 306-477-4400.

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On behalf of myself and my family, I would like to express thanks to the Asquith and Perdue United Churches and also to the Asquith Seniors Association for the wonderful Farewell I received on Sunday, April 15th in the Senior’s Hall.

Everything was so well done, the food on the table was so delicious and the table must have been three tables! The program couldn’t have been better as the theme seemed to t like a glove! (baseball). It must have been a lot of work for the planners as everyone enjoyed the evening. Also I received a beautiful door knocker for the condo plus cards and a lot of hugs from so many people.

As one person once said, “From the bottom of my heart, thank you!”

Don’t forget to come and see me sometime. At this time I want to say thank you to The Independent for letting me write up the Asquith News for almost nine years!

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Thanks to everyone who helped in our recent re. God bless you all.

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SUNDAYS in April: Presbyterians, Anglicans, Lutherans will be worshipping at St. Paul’s Anglican Church, Biggar at 10:30 a.m. Presbyterian communion and potluck on the 29th. Everyone is welcome. For more information or pastoral services, phone Rev. Mark Kleiner at 951-7122.

48/10tfnSUNDAYS: You are invited to these weekly services at Biggar Associated Gospel Church, Quebec St. and 8th Ave. West. Sunday: 9:45 a.m. - Sunday School for children, youth and adults; 10:50 a.m. - Worship Service. Come and worship with us! Pastor-Rev. Terry Wicks.

15c3APRIL 3 - 25: ‘Plants & Machines’, showing in the Credit Union Gallery at The Biggar Museum, 1 - 5 p.m., Monday to Friday.

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WEDNESDAY, APRIL 25: Biggar & District Arts Council presents… “Suzie Vinnick”, 7:30 p.m. at The Majestic Theatre, Biggar. Advance tickets available at de Moissac Jewellers. Adults/Seniors, $25 at the door, advance, $20; students, $15 at the door, advance $12; children 12 and under, $5.

11c6WEDNESDAY, APRIL 25: A.C.W. Spring Tea & Bake Sale, 2 - 3:30 p.m. at Biggar New Horizons.

15p3THURSDAY, APRIL 26: Vegetarian Dinner Club, 6 p.m. at Biggar New Horizons, $5/person. Everyone welcome. Call Fran @306-237-4429 (h) or Wednesday/Thursday @ 306-948-2446 (w)

16c2FRIDAY, APRIL 27: Prairie Notes Community Choir presents their Spring Concert along with special guests, “The Group”; and Jeff Gosselin, 7:30 p.m. at Biggar Associated Gospel Church, Biggar. Admission, $10 at the door. Everyone is welcome.

17c1FRIDAY, APRIL 27: New Horizons Soup, Sandwich and Dessert Lunch, 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m., $6 per person. All proceeds to the New Long Term Care Facility. Everyone welcome!

17c1FREEHOLD MINERAL Owners’ Seminar & Freehold Owners Association Annual General Meeting April 28, 2012, Crossroads Church, Red Deer County, Alberta. Further information 403-245-4438 or info@fhoa.ca.

SUNDAY, APRIL 29: Eagle Creek Wildlife Annual Fish Fry, Asquith Elks Hall, 4 - 7 p.m. Adult, $15; Teens, $10; under 5, FREE. Proceeds for improvements to trout pond at Eagle Creek Park.

16c2SUNDAY, APRIL 29: 6:30 p.m. at Church of God, 320-6th Ave. East, Biggar. Gospel music by Country Cousins (Rice and Stenersons). You are welcome to attend. Freewill offering for missions. Coffee and fellowship to follow.

16p2TUESDAY, MAY 1: 2 p.m., ‘Mother of the Year Tea’ at Biggar Community Hall. Sponsored by Biggar Community Connections. Come honour the Mothers of the Year! Open to everyone. Silver Collection.

16c3FRIDAY, MAY 4 and SATURDAY, MAY 5: St. Gabriel CWL Clothing Drive and Garage Sale at St. Gabriel Church. Drop off: Friday - 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. and Saturday - 9 a.m. to 12 noon. Sales: Friday - 1 - 5 p.m. and Saturday - 9 a.m. to 12 noon. Proceeds go to the Food Bank and KidSport.

16c3MONDAY, MAY 14: 7 p.m., Biggar & District Family Centre Annual General Meeting at the Family Centre.

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COMING EVENTS

SATURDAY, APRIL 28: You are invited to attend the 80th Birthday for Oliver Harris at Landis Community Complex, 2- 4 p.m. Everyone is welcome. No gifts, please.

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Calling all emerging artists! Enter your works in Biggar Arts Council Local Adjudication. Entry forms available at Biggar Museum. Call 948-3451. Deadline for entries May 26, Adjudicator Alexander Gaspar.

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Families, clubs, churches and businesses are invited to do a Heritage Page to be on permanent display at Biggar Museum. Share your history! For more information call 948-3451 or visit museum 1 - 5 p.m., Monday - Friday.

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Wanted… 4 litre ice cream pails. Drop off at Snow White Family Restaurant, Biggar

17c3Old battery collection, Fisher #300 Cadet Squadron. Drop off at the Biggar Land ll OR contact Quentin Sittler at 658-2132

3tfnMain Street Garage Sale is accepting donations of all items in clean and working condition. Please phone 948-1773 or 948-5393. Pickup available.

32tfnWANTED: Buying all wild fur, Beavers etc, Shed Antlers and old traps. Phone Bryon at 306-278-2425 or Phil at 306-278-2299.

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Registered Black Angus Yearling bulls for sale. Low birth weight, calving ease sired. Haynes Angus, 948-2563 or 948-7621.

17c3Black Angus bulls for sale. Phone 948-2026, cell 948-6062

16c3Charolais Bulls for sale. Red and white, excellent hair coats and quiet disposition. Celebrating our 25th year in the charolais industry. Domes Charolais, call John at 306-948-5260

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House for Sale in Perdue… 902 Ave. N., corner lot across from school. 1188 sq. ft., 3-bedroom bungalow, CA, CV, 4 appliances, attached garage, large garden. Contact Jim or Carol Mallas, 306-237-4237.

15p4MARSDEN, SK… 40 minutes from Lloydminster on pavement, 1652 sq ft 1976 mobile home with addition developed as a bungalow. Detached garage, approx 1/2 acre lot with private deck off master bedroom. Must been seen to be appreciated. $104,900. 1-780-808-9885. MLS 46398

14p3For Sale… 423 - 4th Ave. West, Biggar… 1100 sq ft, 3 bedroom, 1 bath plus 1/2 bath off master bedroom upstairs, nished basement with one bedroom and 3/4 bath. Detached garage, Beautifully landscaped yard. Contact Bob Foster, 948-7348, leave message

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For rent… three-bedroom house, 412 - 5th Ave. East, Biggar. Fridge, stove, washer, dryer. For viewing/consideration, phone 948-3856.

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Biggar Hotel… --part-time help wanted for Beverage Room, days, evenings and weekends available. Must be 19 years of age. --Part-time cleaning person needed for mornings. Please apply in person with resume to Tammy or Monty.

17c4Summer employment needed at the beach side store in Battlefords Provincial Park. Émail resumes to: relleys@sasktel.net

17c3Biggar Museum & Gallery invites student applications for summer employment for the position of Museum Research & Collections Assistant. Apply in person with resume to: Biggar Museum & Gallery, 105 - 3rd Ave. W., Biggar, Sask., 1 - 5 p.m., Monday to Friday. Deadline for application is Friday, May 4.

17c2Looking for a weekly housekeeper (approx. 5 hours per week). Hourly rate negotiable. Call 948-2106 or 948-7321.

17c3

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Part-time secretary wanted, work to include of ce clerk/working knowledge of Quickbooks. Reply to JDL Underground Ltd., Box 1041, Biggar, SK, S0K 0M0 or fax 306-948-4811.

16c2Part-time help needed at Sears Hometown Store. Drop off resume to 222 Main Street, Biggar. Further info available after 6:00 p.m. @ 306-948-3629.

16c3

Couples Welcome! Speedway Moving Systems Requires O/O for our 1 ton and 3 ton eets to transport RVs throughout N. America. We offer competitive rates and Co. Fuel cards. Paid by direct deposit. Must have clean criminal record and passport to cross border.1-866-736-6483; www.speedwaymovingsystems.com

FLAGSTAFF COUNTY, Sedgewick, Alberta requires a full-time Grader Operator. Fax or email resume by 11 a.m., April 30, 2012. Attention: Gary Longhe at 780-390-0310 (cell); 780-384-3635 (fax) or glonghe@ agstaff.ab.ca.

Looking to Relocate? Great opportunity in Saskatoon! INLAND CONCRETE in Saskatoon, SK is seeking Class 1A or 3A experienced drivers. We offer industry leading wages, plus a great bene ts plan and pension package. Fax resume with Driver’ s Abstract to (306) 373-1225 or email to lbrisson@lehighcement.com

Registered Nurses required for short and long term positions providing relief hours in Canadian locations. Min one year exp required. Please visit www.travelnurse.ca or 1 866 355 8355

SERVICE MANAGER Hanna Chrysler Ltd. (Hanna, Alberta). Opportunity in a perfect family environment. Strong team, competitive wages, bene ts, growth potential. Fax resume: 403-854-2845. Email: chrysler@telusplanet.net.

STARPRESS LOOKING for experienced Maintenance Technician in Wainwright, Alberta. Experience working with Goss Community an asset. Phone 780-842-4465. Fax 780-842-2760 or email: joel@starpress.ca.

NEED A HOME PHONE? Cable TV or High Speed Internet? We Can Help. Everyone Approved. Call Today. 1-877-852-1122 Protel Reconnect

Don’t let diet food ruin your appetite for life!! We are NOT

a diet. Eat grocery store food and get great results!

Ask your friends -- it works!Thin and Heathy’s Total

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THE INDEPENDENT, BIGGAR, SK - 21MONDAY, APRIL 23, 2012

at The Independent, 102 - 3rd Ave. West, Biggar • 948-3344 •

at The Independent, 102 - 3rd Ave. West, Biggar

Contact US for offi ce supplies,

forms and services…

Faxing

Photocopies

Envelopes

Letterheads

Business Cards

Receipts

Invoices

Statements

Rubber Stamps

Flyers

Resumes

Posters

Menus

Programs and

Booklets

Phamphlets

Christmas letters

File Folders

Sticky Address

Labels

Address Labels

Social Tickets

Draw Tickets

Calendars and

Day Planners

Wedding and

Anniversary

INVITATIONS

and more…

Call now for

your FREE

quote on all

your

printing

needsPhone: 948-

3344Fax: 306-948-2133

Email…

tip@sasktel.net

Box 40, Biggar, SK

S0K 0M0

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

THE BIGGAR INDEPENDENT

on NEWSSTANDS @

• Esso• Leslie’s Drugstore• Pharmasave• Quick Stop• Super A Foods• Shop Easy Food• Weasie’s Gourmet Blends• Feudal Co-op, Perdue• The Store, Perdue

FEUDAL CO-OPrequires a Senior Of ce Clerk/Cashier

Possible job sharing positionPlease submit a resume and a complete application at the Convenience Store in Perdue, or mail to Box 39, Perdue,

Sask. S0K 3C0. If interested call Jim at 306-237-4639

No deadline will be set for applying. The sooner the better.

Biggar Museum & Gallery invites student applications for summer employment for

the position of Museum Research & Collections Assistant

Position responsibilities include: greeting and directing visitors, providing visitor information, assist in archival inventory and documentation as well as referring visitors to other community services. The successful candidate will maintain and operate the gift shop, operate point of sale terminal and end-of-day nancial transactions and perform exhibition-related maintenance tasks.

Within this program, the successful applicant will learn the history of the Biggar community, become an active participant in the community, develop interactive and creative skills and achieve organizational goals while adhering to museum standards bene ting both the student and the museum.

Student must be attending school and be returning to school in the fall to qualify for this position.

Apply in person with resume to:Biggar Museum & Gallery105 - 3rd Ave. West, Biggar, Sask.1 - 5 p.m., Monday - Friday

Deadline for application is: Friday, May 4, 2012.

SUMMER WORK$15.50 base appt.

Immdiate College/University student openings. Flexible schedules, conditions apply, customer

sales/service, no experience needed, training given. Apply and train in Saskatoon, work in local city.

Call 306-955-1935 summeropenings.ca

Western Sales, a busy multi- location John Deere Dealership is looking for a full time Parts peoplefor our Biggar, Outlook, Elrose and Davidson locations to handle everyday customer needs.

Th e right candidates role will be to sell, receive, deliver parts and accessories, handle promotions and take care of stocking duties. Th e candidate must have basic keyboard skills, parts and machinery knowledge and work well with a team. Will be required to work extended hours during seeding and harvest. Experience is an asset but will be willing to train the right candidate.

We off er an excellent benefi t package. Compensation will depend on parts experience. Forward your resume to careers@westernsales.ca or fax to 306-882-3389.

Only qualifed applicants will be contacted.

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

COUNTRY FORDWILKIE

AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE TECHNICIANS

WILKIE

Country Ford, a new dealership of the FFun Motor Group, is inviting inquiries/applications from Automotive Service Technicians for a full-time AST position.

Minimum quali cations include 4th year or Journey-person status with general repair experience - Diesel Mechanics preferred.

Country Ford is a full-service dealership with a busy service department

The actual Pay Plan will depend on the level of the candidate and could be either hourly rate or at rate. Become a part of the exciting future of the FFun Motor Group. Ask about our relocation or travel incentive. Canadian permanent residents only please.

Tell us what it will take to attract you to the FFun Motor Group!Discretion is assured - your inquiry will be kept con dential.

Call Greg at Country Ford1-888-252-8888 for an interview.

Please forward resume to: greg@countryford.caor Fax to: (306) 843-2757

Country Ford, a new dealership of the FFun Motor Group, is looking for a mature, experienced, self-disciplined Executive Sales Rep to expand Country Ford’s traditional market area. If you live in Biggar, Unity, Wilkie or North Bat-tleford areas, this may be the automotive sale opportunity of a lifetime. You can work from home, or coffee row, as long as you’re making sales. There’s no expectation that you live in Wilkie or commute to Wilkie daily. There’s no requirement to put in hours at the Dealership waiting for customers to show up. Periodic attendance at the Dealership in Wilkie would be required for meetings, training, etc.

This is a very rare opportunity for an experienced automotive sales representa-tive looking for some exibility and freedom. Your success will be measured by what you produce. Minimum sales volume targets will be established.

QUALIFIED APPLICANTS MUST:• Have several years [minimum] of productive auto sales experience

[cars, trucks, SUVs, etc.] Ford experience preferred.• Be mature, self-disciplined, well organized, focused and hard working.• Be effective at prospecting and lead generation.• Be an effective closer.• Be willing and able to mine their own network to nd buyers.• & Be productive and effective in an unstructured, minimally supervised

role.

COUNTRY FORDWILKIE

EXECUTIVE SALES REP

Contact Greg @ Country Ford 1-888-252-8888for more information.

WILKIE

Please forward resume to: greg@countryford.caor Fax to: (306) 843-2757

COUNTRY FORDWILKIE

PARTS & SERVICE ADVISORCountry Ford, a new division of FFun Enterprises, is in need of another

PARTS & SERVICE ADVISOR to join our team.

The Parts & Service Advisor is a customer service specialist, sourcing and sell-ing automotive parts and accessories to internal, external, retail and wholesale customers. Working in harmony with the Service Department the Parts Advi-sor ensures the rapid turnaround of mechanical and body shop repair orders. Other duties may include: shipping & receiving, inventory control, displays, sales promotions, taking enquiries and orders over the phone, fax, email, etc. Doubling as a Service Advisor you are the contact person and liaison between the dealership’s service and repair customers and the service shop. You book appointments, coordinate service/repair orders, communicate with customers in person and over the phone and computers, estimate repair time and costs, assign repair orders to technicians, receive payments, sell service, repairs and accessories, advise customers about needed repairs, etc.

WHAT YOU NEED• Related experience in automotive environment preferred but we will

train someone with the right attitude and retail sales experience.• Knowledge of the automotive maintenance and repair business pre-

ferred.• Sincere customer service focus and excellent people skills.• Love of cars and a desire to have a career in the Automotive Industry.

WHAT WE OFFER• Generous pay plan - commensurate with experience• Full company bene ts and perks• Factory training and certi cation• Fun and friendly working environment• Opportunity for advancement• A job and a company you can take pride in.

ASK ABOUT OUR RELOCATION OR TRAVEL INCENTIVE.

Contact: GREG at Country FordToll Free @ 1-888-252-8888www.countryford.ca213 - 2nd Avenue E., Wilkie, Saskatchewan

WILKIE

Please forward resume to: greg@countryford.caor Fax to: (306) 843-2757

SERVE YOUR OWN…Wine Kits, corks, labels, lters,

shrink wraps, yeast, etc. FOR SALE

Filter Machine and Corker for rent.

Small Ads Work… Small Ads Work… You’re reading this one!!!You’re reading this one!!!

ADVERTISINGADVERTISING is an is an

investment investment in your in your

business.business.

22 - THE INDEPENDENT, BIGGAR, SK MONDAY, APRIL 23, 2012

REAL ESTATE

of The BattlefordsIndependently Owned and Operated

Wally LorenzSales Associate

1391 - 100th St.North Battleford, SK

S9A 0V9Day or Night

Cell: (306) 843-7898Bus: (306) 446-8800

znerol.w@sasktel.net

FOR ALL YOUR REAL ESTATE NEEDS…• Selling/Buying• Residental• Farm/Acreage• Commercial• Recreational

HANDY JIM SERVICES

available to do…• painting & nishing• decks & small buildings• light plumbing• windows & doors• laminate & hardwood oors

• general repairsCall Jim @

306-948-3333McCARTY

CONSTRUCTION• Commercial • Residential• Design Builder • Insurance Claims• Renovations • Drafting Service

“Big or Small -- We Do Them All”

Licenced Journeyman CarpentersTroy McCarty 948-5627 (H) 948-9280 (C)Mitch McCarty 373-8254 (H)

Serving Biggar ... Since 1968

BIGGAR HOUSING AUTHORITY

Housing for families and seniors

Rent based on incomeCall: 948-2101

FOR RENT

MADGE CONTRACTING LTD. For all your roo ng needs…

New ConstructionMetalRe-roofsAsphaltShakes

We offer 10 Year Workmanship Warranty and Liability/Torch On InsuranceExcellent Local References

For a FREE estimate please

call… 306-948-5453 306-717-2818www.madgeroo ng.com

Biggar, Sask.

Torch-onTileAll repairs

We tint vehicles too!

For all your glass needs,104 - 2nd Ave. West

Biggar

306-948-4846

ResidentialCommercialAutomotive

22 - THE INDEPENDENT, BIGGAR, SK

BIGGAR ELECTRICAL &

REFRIGERATION SERVICES

Authorized Appliance DepotElectrical Wiring

TrenchingLicensed Journeyman

Adrian de Haan

948-5291

PHILLIPS ELECTRIC

• Residence• Commercial Wiring

For free estimates Ph: 948-5393

Cell: 306-221-6888

Wylie Farms Ltd. SEED CLEANING

Canadian Seed Institute Accredited Pedigree, Commercial & Custom Cleaning

FULL line of Cleaning Equipment including Gravity Table

Excellent Quality at a Reasonable Price!

For all your Cereal and Pulse Cleaning

Call: 948-2807 orBill: 948-5609Dale: 948-5394

Plant located 8 miles south of Biggar on Hwy #4, ¼ mile

west on Triumph Rd.

McNULTY’S MOBILE SEED

CLEANINGCustom Cleaning of

H.R.S. & C.P. S. WheatPhone: 948-5678

Phoenix M4Mobile Grain

cleaning and sizing

WTSL MOBILE GRAIN SERVICEBox 917, Biggar, SK S0K 0M0

Wayne Dollansky306-948-7247

Custom Combining JD9770

with draper or hydra ex

headers

SEED CLEANING

HEALTH/

WELLNESS

PLUMBING HEATING ELECTRICAL

Journeymen Plumber, Gas Fitter, & Electrician on staff

Biggar, Sask.

948-3389

Owners/Operators• Travis Young• Dallas Young• Claude Young

For all your home,business and rural needs

GLASS

INSTALLATION

Tim Hammond Realty

Cari McCartyResidential Sales

Biggar’s Top Performing Residential Agent

113 - 3rd Ave. W., Biggar

948-5052 (offi ce)Cell 948-7995

www.TimHammond.cahttp://Cari.TimHammond.ca

Licenced for: •Residential

ECONOMIC

DEVELOPMENT

Bear Hills Rural Development CorporationBox 327Biggar, SKS0K 0M0

Helping you Help yourself

Kent Dubreuil, E.D.O.Phone: 306-948-2295Fax: 306-948-5050

Your Healthy Living

Weight Loss & Wellness Centre

Consultant & CoachAnne G. Livingston

•Ideal Protein Weight Loss Clinic•Epicure Selections•Walden Farms Products•Young Living Essential Oils•Beauticontrol Skin Carewww.beautipage.ca/annelivingstonLocated in Angie’s Hair Salon

219 Main St., BiggarCall 948-7274 or 948-3696

Saskatoon

DUANE NEUFELDTServing BIGGAR and Area

306-948-8055Fax: 306-948-2763

www.DuaneNeufeldt.com

Licensed For:

• Residential

• Acreage

• Farm

Th e sign you want. Th e agent you need.

ELECTRICAL

Call us for…• Insurance jobs• Renovations

• New home building• Drywall & Painting

• Flooring (hardwood, ceramic, etc.)

• Residential/Commercial• Certi ed installer for

Logix ICF

FREE Estimates

Inc.Inc.

Northland FoamingSpray Foam

Insulation306-948-2805

Cell: 306-948-6062Email: northland83@yourlink.caWant to insulate your quonset,

farm/commercial buildings, house or cabin?

Lower your heating and cooling costs and add strength

to your buildings!

Tim Hammond Realty

Dave MolbergBSA

Exposure, Experience and Effort.

113 - 3rd Ave. W., Biggar

948-5052 (offi ce)Cell 948-4478

www.TimHammond.cawww.FarmsofCanada.com

Licenced for: •Farm •Acreage •Residential • Commercial

HOME

IMPROVEMENTS

Ladies Only 30 min.

Circuit Gym

- together with -

…owned and operated by Diane Larouche Ellard

Located in the Nova Wood Centre

(back entrance)104 - 6th Ave. E., Biggar

948-2208

WELLNESS

Michelle Spuzak, R.M.T. (NHPC member)

~ Gift Certi cates ~Evening, Saturday and in-home

appointments available.948-2548 or 948-9710

Located @ New Begin-nings Wellness Centre, 114 - 2nd Ave. W., BIGGARServices available…

• Shamanic Healing• Psychosomatic Therapy• Massage• Emotional Release TherapyTim Hammond Realty

Tim Hammond, BSA, P.Ag., Broker

Proud to handle Biggar’s Real Estate Needs

113 - 3rd Ave. W., Biggar

948-5052 (offi ce)Cell 948-9168

www.TimHammond.cawww.FarmsofCanada.com

Licenced for: •Farm •Residential •Commercial •Acreage

NEW BEGINNINGS WELLNESS CENTRE

“Putting PERSONALPERSONAL back into fi tness training!”

Wayne Baldwin, CPFT, CPTA, CnHc

Specializing in Exclusive Seasonal Personal Training Sessions! …for weight loss,

body sculpting, strength training.

Gift Certifi cates availableVisit us @

114- 2nd Ave. W., BiggarWhere you can feel right at home!

Phone… 948-2548Cell… 948-8048

Offering… One-on-One One-on-One Rehab & Therapy SessionsRehab & Therapy Sessions

* Limited Memberships available to fully equipped

Private Fitness Studio & Cardio Room

HEALTH/

WELLNESS

FortneyEnterprises

Contracting

• New Construction• Renovations• Residential• Commercial

“Building Trust from Start to Finish”

Call Greg Fortney306-303-0009

OPTOMETRISTS

NORTHLAND PAINTING and SANDBLASTING•Texas Gates•Spray Foam Insulation•Sandblasting & Painting•Internal Coatings•Rock Guard Coatings

Mobile UnitsOffi ce: 948-2805Cell: 948-6062email: northland83@yourlink.ca

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PHOTOGRAPHY

Photos byPhotos by Jocely Jocelynn

Portraits, Family, Portraits, Family, Weddings & Sports Weddings & Sports

PhotographyPhotographyBiggar, SaskBiggar, Sask..

www.photosbyjocelyn.comwww.photosbyjocelyn.com306-306-948-2814948-2814

Wood and Steel Buildings

Floor & Trusses

GEORGE STAHLPh: (306) 948-3776cell: (306) 260-6503

Kirk EwenDoctor of Optometry

In Biggar Every Tuesday.

Biggar Professional Building, 223 Main Street, Biggar

For appointments… 1-855-651-3311

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

HOME

IMPROVEMENTS

WHY NOT GET WHY NOT GET DOWN TO BUSINESS DOWN TO BUSINESS

BY PLACING YOUR BY PLACING YOUR CLASSIFIED AD, CLASSIFIED AD,

TODAY!TODAY!CALL 9483344CALL 9483344

PLUMBING,

HEATING &

GASFITTING114 - 1st Ave. E., Rosetown, Sask.

306.882.3535Email: mecook1@sasktel.net

Residential - Commercial Heating Cooling - Plumbing

Central Vacuum Systems Gas Fitting - Sheet Metal…Financing Available

Quality Service • Quick Completion

• Low Cost Maintenance

• Renovations

• New Construction New C

PLUMBING & HEATING

MONDAY, APRIL 23, 2012 THE INDEPENDENT, BIGGAR, SK - 23

CLASSIFIEDS WORK

…call 948-3344

A Sign of

Qualilty!

• Wood, metal, plastic signs• Vehicle & window graphics• Banners, stickers and Magnetic signs

Jerry MucPhone: 948-2958

Fax: 948-5699

Bear Hills Rentals &

Machine Works

Phone: 948-4844Fax: 948-4845

• Machine Shop Service• Rentals• MASTER FEEDS dealer• COMMERCIAL SOLUTION Ag Parts dealer• Drive line parts & service• KANE VET supplier

DENTAL

DR. GLENN RIEKMAN

Dentist115 - 1st Ave. W. Rosetown, Sask.

OFFICE HOURSMonday to Thursday

8 a.m. to 5 p.m.Phone: 882-2123

Emergency (after hours) 882-2006

BIGGAR

DENTAL

CLINIC

306-948-3408

104 - 6th Ave. East, Biggar, Sask.

Southeast entrance of Nova Wood Bldg.

Hours…Monday - Thursday,

8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.Friday,

8 a.m. - 11 a.m.

MANUFACTURING

MONDAY, APRIL 23, 2012

LEGAL SERVICES

BUSSE LAWPROFESSIONAL CORPORATION

Barristers & Solicitors

BIGGAR ACCOUNTING

SERVICESGarry A. Faye

Chartered AccountantNotary Public

201B-2nd Ave. WestP. O. Box 1480Biggar, Sask.

Phone: 948-5133

INVESTMENTS

THUR-O CARPET & UPHOLSTERY

CLEANINGCliff ForsythBox 736, Biggar

Phone: 948-5600

BIGGAR COURIER• Biggar to Saskatoon• Same day Service• Monday to Friday

• 24-hour Answering Service~Brian and Cathy Fick~

Cell: 306-948-7524

HONEYBEE SEPTIC TANK

SERVICEBob Kobelsky

658-4474, Landis, SK

Let Vortex protect your

truck and your invest-ment with the Vortex Seamless Sprayed on Liner System

306-882-2289

Prairieland Collision

Rosetown, Sask.

AUTOMOTIVE

Roe & Companyis a full service law offi ce

that practices… Family and Criminal law Commercial law Real Estate Wills and Estate,

andour lawyers,

William Roe, Q.C. Jason PeszkoIan Mokuruk Lisa WatsonSheri Woods

look forward to assisting you and can be contacted at:

306-948-5352 or 306-244-9865

Residential Commercial AutomotiveFor FREE estimates or enquiries CALL

Wayne or Dorothy at 948-5678

Rockin D Trucking & Cattle

• Cattle hauling with 21 ft. gooseneck trailer

• round and large square bale hauling with step-deck or highboy

semi-trailers• also buying and selling

straw and forage• also machinery haulingHome • 306-948-2037 Alex • 306-948-7291 Dan • 306-948-7843

Biggar, Sask.

SERVICES

Battery ChargersElectric FencersRepaired/Rebuilt/ Built

Phillips Radio Shop109 Main St., Biggar

Phone: 948-2442Fax: 948-2484

after hours George: 948-4042Corner of Main Street & 1st Avenue West, Biggar

Service TruckFull Mechanical ServiceMon - Fri • 8 a.m.-5 p.m.phone: George

948-3376

KRF Automotive Detail Centre

100% handwash“Where we do it all for you!!”• Detailing• Vortex Spray-In Box Liners• Granitex Baked-on Coatings for Decks and Cement Flooring• Auto Accessories• Trailer Rentals

Owned & operated by Kevin Fick

227 - 1st Ave. East, Biggar

948-1722

Ivan

Young,BiggarTree services

available…• cut trim and removal• landscaping• trenching• holes for piles• basements

• post holes• cement removal• driveways• garage pads

948-3381

MONARCH MEATS

948-3384

• custom slaughter, cut and wrapping

• sausage making, curingand smoking

• sides of Pork & Beef available

Modern Licenced Abbatoir

HARRIS TRUCK SERVICES LTD.

Custom Grain Hauling

306-948-9278Landis, Sask.

• Jackets • Windsuits

• Shirts • Hunting Gear

• Bunnyhugs • Caps

• Toques • Bags

Sewing & Embroidery

Judy Kahovec:882-4313, Cell 831-7935Carey Krchov: 882-3213

Check out our new website:classicmakings.ca

Judy Kahovec…306-882-4313, cell 831-7935 Carey Krchov…882-3213

The Country Clipper• All Breed Dog Grooming• Boarding Kennels (Bordetella Mandatory)• Pet Supplies• Saleboard for dog and cat related items

For appointments and inquiries, call Janet at

948-2091Mon. - Fri., 8 a.m. - 6 pm.

2 mi N on Hwy #4, 2-½ mi E on Golf Course Rd.

COURIER/HAULING

SERVICES

YH Truck, Ag & Auto

• Heavy truck parts• Agriculture parts• Automotive parts & accessorieswww.yhtruckagauto.com521 Main St., Biggar

948-2109

ACCOUNTING

M & N REPAIR701 - 4th Ave. E., Biggar

948-3996Open Monday-Saturday

Mike Nahorney, Interprovincial Heavy Duty Journeyman Mechanic

SGI Safety Inspection

Heavy Truck Repair

Auto Repair

TIRES

Your authorized

Panasonic, Samsung, LG, Frigidaire, Shaw, Bell, Yamaha Audio-Dealer; and Your autho-

rized SaskTel Mobility and High Speed Internet Dealer

BIGGAR LEISURE CENTRE

216 Main St., Biggar

948-3955

1st Ave. West, Biggar

948-2700Your Auto Parts and Accessories Dealer

Open: Mon.-Fri.8 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.

Sat. • 8 a.m.-4 p.m.

Anne G. LivingstonCerti ed Custom Picture Framer

• photographs • paintings • art prints • memorabilia • collages, etc.

Call Anne @ 948-7274greengables2@sasktel.net

Stuart A. Busse, QCLarry A. Kirk, LL.B.

302 Main Street, Biggar, SK

948-3346…serving your

community since 1972

223 Main StreetBiggar

Box 580 Biggar, SK SOK OMO

OPEN: Mon.-Fri. • 9 a.m.-6 p.m.Saturday • 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

948-2183Email: ddolack@sasktel.netWebsite: www.hrblock.ca

Rebel Landscaping948-2879, evenings948-7207, daytime

Ed Kolenosky

• Driveways• Concrete• Garage Pads• Pruning• Planting

• Topsoil• Lawn Care• Leveling• Sod• Patio Blocks

• Snow Removal• Fences …and much more

Call me to nd out more about how The Plan™ can help you prosper now …and over time.

JIM VANCHA, PAgConsultant

(306) 948-4393jim.vancha@

investorsgroup.com

BIGGAR INSURANCE

SERVICES• Notary Publics

• Home & Agro Insurance • Auto & Commerical Insurance

• Health Insurance• Motor Licence Issuer

Offi ce Hours: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday to Friday

304 Main Street • BiggarPhone: 948-2204 or

948-3886

Financial PlanningEstate PlanningLife Insurance222 Main Street306 948 5377

info@twh nancial.cawww.twh nancial.ca

INSURANCE

HAULS TO THE DUMPSmall moves and deliveries

with ½ ton truck

Ph/fax: 948-3856 or

cell: 948-7896Sales Consultant

J. G. Smith

COMING SOON toBIGGAR

KurulakInvestment &Insurance Corp.

LightFabrication

MobileWelding

230 - 1st Ave. W., Biggar

Phone: 948-7117email:

chase14welding@sasktel.net

CWBCerti ed

INVESTMENTS

AUTOMOTIVE

MACHINERY

DEALERS

This space available for…our 26-week commitment

in this directory$2.89/week = $75 + g.s.t.

(regular price $9.52 per week) One column x 1 inch size

Call 948-3344

For FAX service,

see us at The Independent, see us at The Independent, 102 - 3102 - 3rdrd Ave. West, Biggar Ave. West, Biggar

For all your investment needs, Visit…

Dean McCallum, CFP, CIM, FCSIInvestment Advisor

Credential Securities Inc.

Lyndsey SacherMutual Fund Investment Specialist,

Wealth ConsultantCredential Asset Management Inc.

Pamela EatonMutual Fund Investment SpecialistCredential Asset Management Inc.

Robert Hoesgen, CFPMutual Fund Investment SpecialistCredential Asset Management Inc.

Located at the Biggar & District Credit Union 302 Main Street, Biggar, SK • 306-948-3352Mutual funds are offered through Credential Asset Management Inc., and mutual funds and other securities are offered through Credential Securities Inc. ®Credential is a registered mark owned by Credential Financial Inc. and is used under license.

24- THE INDEPENDENT, BIGGAR, SK MONDAY, APRIL 23, 2012

12044MC01

OPEN:OPEN: Monday - Wednesday, 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Monday - Wednesday, 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.Thursday and Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.Thursday and Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Saturday, 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.Saturday, 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.CLOSED:CLOSED: Sundays Sundays

505 Hwy. 7 West, Rosetown, SK S0L 2V0505 Hwy. 7 West, Rosetown, SK S0L 2V0

1.877.979.79991.877.979.7999www.rosetownmainline.netwww.rosetownmainline.net